Hearne Hardwoods with over 120 species of domestic and exotic hardwoods in stock, is one of the largest specialty lumber yards in the world. We are a retailer of exotic wood up to 84" inches wide, figured wood, hardwood flooring and millwork services.

Origin of Wood Type:	Europe
Botanical Name:	Pyrus communis
Specific Gravity:	.70
Avg. Weight Per BF (?):	3.67 lb/ bf
Color Range:	Pink- Tan
Rarity / Availability: (?):	Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width:	3" to 12", can be found up to 22" inches wide
Typical Avg. Length:	5' to 14' feet
Avg. Waste Factor (?):	50% & up
Wood Uses:	Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architecural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Instrument Parts, Veneer and other uses!
lumber Grades (?):	Flitch, Figured (Heavy), Figured (Medium), Veneer
Other Trade Names:	Swiss Pear, European Pear, Wild Pear, Choke Pear
Description:	European pear wood also known as Swiss Pear, allisee, ellesbeer etc is one of the finest continental hardwoods. The finest quality pear veneer comes from the sorbus tree, one of the only trees to have three heart color rings. Swiss pear wood is a lumber that gets richer as it oxidizes. It is used for flutes and has also been used by luthiers for violin construction. The wood is usually steamed to even out the color to a uniform fawn or pink. Used for fine veneers Produced from the fruit pear and sorbus trees Used for musical instruments Fine texture