Mappa Burl is the figured burl wood from European Poplar trees (Populus species), with swirling grain, eye-like figure, and a warm cream to olive-grey coloring. It is used for veneers, furniture panels, knife handles, turning, and luxury inlay work.

Mappa Burl has a creamy tan to yellowish-white background with grey-green, olive, and brown tones created by mineral deposits and the swirling grain.

Mappa Burl is used primarily as a decorative veneer for furniture panels, car interiors, high-end cabinetry, knife handles, pen blanks, turning, and artistic woodworking.

Mappa Burl comes from European White Poplar (Populus alba) and related Populus species grown in Europe, particularly Italy, France, Hungary, and other central and eastern European countries.

Yes. Mappa Burl and Poplar Burl refer to the same material.

Yes. Mappa Burl is an excellent turning material, producing bowls and vessels with visual complexity from its swirling, irregular grain.

Mappa Burl inherits the moderate softness of its Poplar parent species, with an approximate Janka hardness of 500–700 lbf depending on the specific tree.

Clear lacquers, oil-based finishes, and hardwax oils work beautifully on Mappa Burl, enhancing the depth and complexity of its figure.