Cuban Laurel Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

Growing Region: India, Bangladesh, southeastern Florida. As the Banyan tree grows, its lateral branches send down supporting branches that become absorbing roots when they reach the ground, which then turn into their own tree trunk like structure. Eventually, the host tree is strangled as the Banyan continues to send out more branches and roots/trunks. The mature banyan’s canopy may cover an area more than 1,000 feet in diameter. This tree is incredibly hardy where it is prevalent and grows moderately quick. Surprisingly the lumber has a straight grain despite the fact the limbs and roots rarely grow in a straight line. The lumber has a beautiful grain that varies from straight to wavy and a nice subtle difference from the sapwood to heartwood. The fact that the lumber is so varied it makes it difficult to find two pieces that look the same. Another tree that is commonly taken out of residential landscaping and disposed of in garbage dumps or burned, utilizing these gorgeous one of a kind slabs are friendly to the environment, wallet, and eye.