Description: white/cream in colour with a natural lustre. It has a uniform straight grain with a fine close, even texture. Sycamore has medium bending and crushing strengths, low resistance to shock and very low stiffness. It also has a very good stream bending classification.

Origin: Britain, Europe

Uses: wood ware, brush handles and for food preparation such as chopping blocks and food containers. Now popular for high quality joinery, furniture/cabinet making and can also be dyed black to make a cheaper alternative for ebony in a veneer form.