Funny thing is.......it is a total brush weed here in CA. I got some near a granite dome so there are extremely dense and hard. All the species are native to CA with only a couple species living outside CA.
A very tough tree.
We have tonnes of it, folks pay you to cut and take it away, it's a fire hazard in most cases.
I have many nice pieces and examples.
Shipping wood cost a lot due to the size and weight though.
I also use Redwood burl, Bay, live Oak, cedar, bird's eye maple, CA buckeye burl...........I obviously have little need for store bought wood 😀
Regards,
Tom Barr