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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Laburnum is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameLaburnum anagyroides
Janka hardness2,020 lbf
Average dried weight53 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty items
Overview
Why choose Laburnum?
Laburnum is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Central and southern Europe. Common uses include small specialty items, carving, archery bows, fence posts, veneer, furniture, woodwind instruments and turned objects.
Scientific nameLaburnum anagyroides
DistributionCentral and southern Europe
DurabilityNo official data exists, but it is thought to be quite durable because fence posts have been made from it.
Laburnum colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood colour ranges from orange-brown to deeper violet-brown and darkens with age. The clearly defined sapwood is pale yellow.
Straight grain is typical, with fine, even texture and a good natural luster.
Working notes
Laburnum is dense and hard but generally simple to work. It turns excellently and is also a favourite for carving.
Serious reactions are rare, but the toxin cytisine is present in laburnum.
Laburnum should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Laburnum
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty items, carving, archery bows, fence posts, veneer, furniture, woodwind instruments and turned objects.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Laburnum from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Laburnum FAQ
What is Laburnum best used for?
Common uses include small specialty items, carving, archery bows, fence posts, veneer, furniture, woodwind instruments and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Laburnum beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Laburnum?
The buying section on this page links to any Laburnum Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.