SWISS PEAR EXOTIC WOOD
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 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
Characteristics of European Pear
| Origin of Wood Type | Europe |
| Botanical Name | Pyrus communis |
| Specific Gravity | 0.7 |
| 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″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 5′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 50% & up |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural 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, Allisee, Ellesbeer |
Swiss Pear Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 10.00″ | 60.00″ to 144.00″ | $12.00 |
| 5/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 10.00″ | 60.00″ to 144.00″ | $12.25 |
| 6/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 10.00″ | 60.00″ to 144.00″ | $12.75 |
| 8/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 10.00″ | 60.00″ to 144.00″ | $13.00 |
| 12/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 10.00″ | 60.00″ to 144.00″ | $22.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.888.814.0007***