When decaying logs are attacked by fungi, it can create a unique colors and patterns of spalt throughout wood. The wood is dried, preventing further decay. Spalted Maple may exhibit on or more of the following characteristics: pigmentation, white rot and black lines. These characteristics are in the very nature of spalted wood, and contribute to its natural beauty. Please note that Spalted Maple may contain rot, cracks, checks, voids, worm or bug holes, or bark inclusions.