Yellow Birch

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Description
A closed-grained, even-textured cream or light brown hardwood with lustrous brown flecks and warm undertones, this species is similar to maple in grain but with more color.
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Scientific Name, Other Names:
Betula spp, Paper birch, black birch, silver birch, western birch
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Applications:
Flooring, cabinetry, furniture, decorative veneers, paneling
Janka Hardness:
1,200 pounds
Strength (MOR):
15,570 psi
Stiffness (MOE):
950 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3):
670
Tangential Shrinkage:
9.0 %
Radial Shrinkage:
4.6 %
Family:
Betulaceae
Tree Characteristics:
The Birch tree can reach a height of 70 feet and a diameter of up to 2 feet.
Geographic Area:
Found on mud flats near estuaries and coasts, swamps, and river banks.
Color:
Heartwood is light reddish brown to dark brown with red tinges. Sapwood is light colored to white.
Photosensitivity:
Luster:
Low
Grain:
Straight
Texture:
Fine
Drying Characteristics:
Moderately difficult to dry
Working Characteristics:
Fairly easy to work with
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