Red Alder
Alnus rubra
The premier furniture wood of the Pacific Northwest, prized for its workability.
Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
590 lbf
Very Soft
Density
28.00 lb/ft³
(448.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Pacific Northwest
Straight Grain
Fine Texture
Common
Low Cost
Appearance Characteristics
Color
Pale yellow to light reddish brown
Grain Pattern
Straight
Texture
Fine
Luster
Low
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