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Manzanita Wood For Sale
For Pets, Birds, Crafts, Artists and Hobbiests and More
We can provide manzanita wood for sale for many uses. Manzanita is a small tree or more of a shrub that only grows along the west coast. Some of our sustainable managed forest land in Southern Oregon has an abundant supply of manzanita.
Manzanita is a dense hardwood that only grows along the west coast of North America from Baja into California and Oregon. Manzanita wood can make very hot burning firewood and other than that was long considered by foresters to be like a useless weed that only competed with more valuable timber producing trees like fir and pine. Now manzanita is becoming a well sought out material for craftsmen, hobbyists, artists and pet owners.
Our manzanita grown in thick overcrowded forest stands mixed with other larger tree species like fir and pine. The manzanita grows thick and competes with the other trees for water and nutrients. We harvest the manzanita and thin these forests of excess trees so the remaining trees will be more healthy and grow faster.
Manzanita Bird Perches – Manzanita Bird Stands
Manzanita bird perches are a favorite among bird owners. Manzanita bark and wood are non toxic smooth and easy to clean. Manzanita is very hard so most birds will not be able to chew it apart. The natural texture, curves and variable diameter of the irregular shaped branches are good for exercising and maintaining the health of your birds feet and leg muscles. Manzanita wood is also good for bird toys since it is non toxic and chew resistant.
More about Manzanita Bird Perches.
Manzanita Aquarium Wood
Manzanita aquarium wood is sought after by many aquarium owners for it’s natural properties and unique appearance. Manzanita wood is chemically neutral and unlike many other aquarium wood is resistant to leaching tannins so it is safe for fish and invertebrates. Manzanita wood is very dense and resistant to decay and will last under water for a long time. Manzanita grows in twisted shapes which makes every piece unique and provides excellent hiding places for fish, reptiles and other aquatic aquarium organisms.
More about manzanita aquarium wood.
Manzanita Wood for Smoking and Cooking
Manzanita is not well known as a wood for smoking or cooking but it does have it’s own unique smoke flavor. Since it burns so hot use it with caution but it’s worth getting a few pieces to throw in your BBQ or smoker and give it a try.
Manzanita Wood for Crafts and Art
Manzanita wood typically has a thin creamy white ring of sapwood around the outside but most of the wood is is a dark reddish brown heartwood. Manzanita lumber is not common since this shrub rarely grows large enough to make sizeable lumber. But the wood has a beautiful rich grain and color that can polish to a glossy shine.
Manzanita wood and especially its burls are prized for turning and other small crafts.