Curly pine

Curly pine is the wood of a pine tree with a wavy pattern. It is highly sought after for woodworking and furniture-making.[1] The erratic whorled pattern, which is proximately caused by abnormal growth, generally only occurs in old-growth trees.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "The History of Marcus D Carlock's Curly Pine Staircase". Historic Oaklea Mansion. 27 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Gruschow, George F. (15 December 1956). "Curly Pine". The Southern Lumberman. 193: 189–190 – via HathiTrust.
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