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Some old stuff, from when the Bay Laurel gettin' was good. Laurel for the seats.

It is a hardwood, what do you mean, Frans? Bay Laurel is Umbellularia californica. It is sometimes referred to as Myrtle, and Pepperwood, but not to be confused with another species that also goes by Pepperwood. The Indians used the leaves for medicinal purposes. It makes great chair seats...

Laurel is an excellent material for woodworking, about the same hardness consistency as Walnut. The color varies from greenish to white, but when it ages, it turns a beautiful golden color. The grain is very attractive, especially in older trees. A wooden boat builder friend in Sausalito uses...

Bay laurel affected too...sorry to hear that. The wood is a gift to mankind. Is the wood usable in a tree killed by the disease?