Sheoak, light Lace

(Allocasuarina fraserana)

Australia

Sheoak is one of the most stable, strong and highly valued rare woods available. The sheoak's availability is restricted due to its being confined to a very small area of Western Australia. Only about 2000lbs of lace sheoak is found each year.

Sheoak is also refered to as Lacey Casuarina.

The sheoak's distinctive medullary rays and fine, even texture with straight grain, give these rare woods their unique appearance. Lace Sheoak in particular is a rare and sought after species of sheoak. Lace Sheoak has one of the most distinctive lace grain patterns to be found in rare woods