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Birch

Veneer Species Guide

Columbia Forest Products is proud to offer an exciting variety of hardwood and decorative softwood species of faces to meet the demand for architectural individuality in interior design applications.

Birch

Latin name: Betula spp.
Common name(s): White Birch, Yellow Birch, Red Birch
Sources: USA and Canada

CHARACTERISTICS	Light tan to pale yellow sapwood with red to ruddy heart wood. Grain is tight and smooth with normal amounts of figure and other characteristics.
COMMON CUTS	Rotary (primarily), Plain sliced (available)
USES	Decorative veneer and lumber primarily for kitchen cabinetry and furniture. Excellent surface for painting.
AVAILABILITY	Abundant
PRICE	$