Yellow Birch

Sources

North America

Other Names

Gray Birch; Silver Birch; or Swamp Birch

Characteristics

Very pale sapwood to a deep red heartwood; Strength is good; Weight moderate to heavy

Milling

Can tear out around knots and can dull tools

Shaping

Takes a good edge

Finishing

Finishes to an excellent lustre & stains very well

Key Uses

Furniture; veneers; flooring

Comments

Moderatley priced but clear sapwood tends to run narrow; Usually stock of 6" & wider; Has color variations

Reference 1: Gibbs, N. (2005). The Real Wood Bible.
Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books.

Reference 2: Flynn, J.H. & Holder, C.D. (2001).
A Guide to Useful Woods of the World.
Madison, WI: Forest Products Society.