Wood species / Trade name:

Yellow Birch, Grey Birch; Am. Birch; Paper Birch

Names:

• German: Birke am.

Botanical name:

Betula Alleghaniensis

Character / Color:

The wood of the American birch shows striking differences between the light red-brown heartwood and the white sapwood. It is usually straight grained with a fine, even texture. The wood is soft, elastic, flexible and very light. Shrinks and throws little, can be easily processed.

Main occurence:

North America

Usage:

Interior woodwork, Construction lumber, Furniture, Doors

Availability

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