| Name | California-Laurel (Umbellularia californica) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as Oregon myrtle, myrtle, bay laurel, pepperwood, and spice tree. |
| Sources | Grows in Oregon and California, United States. |
| Appearance | Straight to wavy grain with a medium texture. Yellowish brown or olive heartwood with pale brown sapwood. Noted for its exquisite figure and color. |
| Physical Props | Hard, moderately heavy, high shock resistance, and low bending strength and stiffness. Very durable heartwood. |
| Working Props | Easily worked by machine or hand tools. Excellent turning properties. Polishes to a beautiful sheen. |
| Uses | Considered one of the best woods for novelties due to its natural beauty. Burls often sliced into cabinet-grade veneer. |
| Comments | One of the most expensive woods in the United States. |
