COMMERCIAL NAMES

Sycamore, Bergahorn, Erable

NAME USED IN BOTANY

Acer Pseudoplatanus

AREAS OF GROWTH

England, Middle Europe, Turkey and West Caucasia

SIMILAR TO

Iridescent sycamore and iridescent anegre.

CHARACTERISTICS

Has yellowish white and brownish white color. When fresh, it is lightly reddish but it gradually darkens. Bright as much as silk and very decorative.

PROCESSING

Very easily glued,colored and lacquered.

AREAS USED

KUsed as covering, in furniture industry, and in the production of parquet and musical instruments.