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what is Ambrosia maple???

I was wondering what ambrosia maple is?? is it a certain species of maple or is it just where minerals or beetles have gotten in the tree.
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Re: what is Ambrosia maple???

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I was wondering what ambrosia maple is?? is it a certain species of maple or is it just where minerals or beetles have gotten in the tree.
Beetles and they make wonderful stains in the wood. Here's a few pics

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Re: what is Ambrosia maple???

That is what I thought... I have noticed that alot of times pieces that I get have (what I thought) were beetle hole towards the middle of the stripes. Thanks for the quick answer Jeff.
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I'm just glad I knew the answer - here's another picture I think Ambrosia maple makes some way cool lumber

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