Yellow Birch (or potentially Birch plywood veneer)
Betula alleghaniensis · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Northeastern North America and eastern Canada.
- Hardness
- 1260 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Non-durable, highly susceptible to rot and insect attack if left untreated.
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly wavy grain with a fine, uniform texture and subtle cathedral pattern from rotary peeling or flat slicing typical of plywood face veneer.
Color & Appearance
Light creamy yellow to pale reddish-brown with minimal contrast between sapwood and heartwood; moderate natural luster.
Hardness (Janka)
1260 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable, highly susceptible to rot and insect attack if left untreated.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- Moderate, approximately $3.00 to $6.00 per board foot for solid lumber, or priced per sheet for veneer panels.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Relatively recent, likely processed within the last few years as commercial lumber or veneer.
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices and not considered threatened by the IUCN; widely available and sustainably managed.
Common Uses
Cabinetry, interior millwork, furniture, plywood manufacturing, doors, and turned objects.
Geographic Origin
Northeastern North America and eastern Canada.
Workability
Generally works well with both hand and machine tools, though figured sections can tear out during planing. Glues, turns, and stains well.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains and finishes very evenly; compatible with water-based and oil-based polyurethane, lacquer, and shellac.
Notable Features
Fine and uniform texture with subtle figuring; lacks distinctive odor when dry.
