| Name | Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as madrone, coast madrone, madrona, madrono, and arbuti tree. |
| Sources | Grows along the Pacific coast of United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight to irregular grain with a fine texture. Light pink to pale reddish brown heartwood and cream colored sapwood with a pink tinge. Resembles pear in texture and apple in color. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, hard, and strong with moderate stiffness and shock resistance. Tends to warp during drying but once dried, it is stable in service. Low decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Works reasonably well in spite of its hardness. Turns well. Gluing can be challenging, especially if wood not completely seasonsed. Stains easily and polishes to a beautiful sheen. |
| Uses | Used for bowls, novelties, turned articles, tool handles, inlay, core stock, paneling, flooring, and interior furniture. Madrone burls prized for decorative veneers and pipes. |
