Likely birch, possibly yellow birch or paper birch; the bark-covered round does not permit reliable species-level identification.
Betula spp. (likely Betula alleghaniensis or Betula papyrifera) · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Birches grow widely across northern and eastern North America; exact range depends on species.
- Hardness
- Yellow birch: about 1,260 lbf (Hard); paper birch: about 910 lbf (Medium).
- Durability
- Slightly Durable; heartwood generally has limited resistance to decay and insects, especially outdoors.
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Grain Pattern
Freshly cut end shows diffuse-porous wood with fine, fairly uniform texture; grain appears mostly straight, with no prominent figure visible.
Color & Appearance
Cut surface is pale cream to light tan; bark is dark, rough, and weathered. Fresh birch generally darkens toward warm golden-brown with age and light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
Yellow birch: about 1,260 lbf (Hard); paper birch: about 910 lbf (Medium).
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable; heartwood generally has limited resistance to decay and insects, especially outdoors.
Value & Age
Roughly US$3–8 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried birch lumber; this unsawn round has no dependable lumber value estimate.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot estimate from the image; bark condition and fresh-looking cut faces do not establish the tree’s age or time since cutting.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, plywood, turning, and pulp; the pictured short round may also be firewood.
Geographic Origin
Birches grow widely across northern and eastern North America; exact range depends on species.
Workability
Usually machines and sands well, though its hardness can strain tools and planing may tear grain; predrill near edges and use sharp cutters.
Finish Recommendations
Sand evenly and apply oil, shellac, lacquer, or clear polyurethane; use a conditioner or test coat to reduce blotching.
Notable Features
Pale, fine-textured wood and conspicuous bark; no distinctive scent or decorative figure is evident here.