Botanical Name
Betula spp.

Other Names
Birch, Finnish birch, Swedish birch

Origin
Northern, Eastern Europe

Sapwood Colour
No differenciation between heartwood

Heartwood Colour
White grayish to light brown

Grain
Typically straight, plain appearance, some pin knots and irregular grain

Texture
Fine and even, small sugar pockets, spots

Common Uses
Furniture, panelling, kitchen cabinets, dowels, flooring, veneer, plywood, interior joinery, mouldings, turning