Unusual wood used in model building

[grsjax]

I have previously posted about interesting wood that I have found/harvested here in Hawaii.  I am always looking to find new material for making parts.

I was wondering if anyone else does the same in their areas.

Please post info about unusual, strange or down right weird wood you have incorporated into a model.

 

To start things off I will mention two woods I have used.

Citrus x latifolia - 'Tahitian' lime This is the citrus tree not the Lime or Basswood common in models.  Nice hard, tight grained wood with a faint yellow color.

Hibiscus schizopetalus - 'Chandelier' Hibiscus This is a rather unusual ornamental plant that has bright red flowers that hang down and form a kind of lacey ball.  Wasn't expecting this to be usable wood.  However I dried a few pieces and found that the wood was fairly hard.  The wood is light tan in color and carves easily.

[clarkt]

I used to use wood from a guava tree.  It's pretty much like apple wood;  good to work with and no grain.