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.

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