Norfolk Island Pine wood slabs – FSC certified available

Growing Region: Norfolk Island, South Pacific, Florida, especially concentrated in New Caledonia North American wood that is rather common and responsibly harvested, It’s branches grow in a ringed fashion, giving a unique knot pattern to the finish piece. Dimensional lumber in this species comes across as relatively mundane but when used in slab form the wood comes to life; with the knots forming a very uniform, repeatable pattern when book matched that is unique to this species. Although not a true pine, Norfolk Island Pine is similar in appearance. The color is light brown, with variations leaning toward yellow or red. Sometimes, the wood is marked by blue-gray fungal staining, which turns black once finished, giving a desirable look similar to spalted maple. Norfolk Island Pine is a relatively soft wood, making it easy to fashion into just about any form you wish. Common applications include furniture, interior sliding barn doors, rustic table tops, cabinetry, and wood carvings.