Larch
Western Larch (Larix occidentalis)
Common Name: Larch
Distribution: Northwestern North America
Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from yellow to a reddish brown. Narrow sapwood is yellowish white and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Knots are common but are usually small.
Janka Hardness: 830 lbf
Density: 3.0 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 3.7%
Tangential (width): 7.4%,
Volumetric (total): 13.6%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.0
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Species in the Larix genus have been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as hives and skin lesions.
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, paper (pulpwood), particleboard, glue-laminate beams, construction lumber and flooring.