Zebra Wood, also called Zebrano(scientific name: Microberliniabrazzavillensis), has a heartwood of light brown to cream color with dark black-brown streaks, which resemble a zebra’s stripes. Its texture is coarse and open pores,and grain is generally wavy or interlocked.
Quarter cut/sawnlumber has mostly uniform stripes. Flat cut/sawnlumber has wavy stripes.
Zebra Wood is commonly found in west Africa. It is rated durable and resistant to insect attack.
Janka Hardness
8,160 N(1,830 lbf)
Average Dried Weight
805 kg/m3(50 lbs/ft3)
Janka Hardness
It is good for sawing but very difficult to plane or surface because of an interlocking grain. Tear-out is also common. It is good with glues and finishes well. Pore filler may be required to resolve large open pores on light and dark surfaces.
