Alaska Paper Birch

Betula spp.

A rare and valuable hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,242 lbf
Soft
Density
45.00 lb/ft³
(657.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Wavy Grain Coarse Texture Common High Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood

Grain Pattern

Wavy

Texture

Coarse

Luster

Medium

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Cherry

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Teak

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Birch

Betula papyrifera

910 lbf Hardwood