Character: It is characterized by the sapwood and the knots, as well as its prominent textural and color variations. Flame pattern is permitted.
Knot: Healthy, well intergrown knots in sizes of up to 15 mm Ø, and black knots in sizes of up to 5 mm Ø are permitted, also in groups.
Sapwood: Healthy sapwood is permitted up to about the 1/3 of the lamella width.