Alder, Black

Alnus glutinosa

Betulaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Gemeine Erle, Roterle, Schwarzerle, Bacherle, klebrige Erle

en: Black alder, Common alder

fr: Aulne commun, Aulne noir, Vergne

es: Alano nigro, Aliso, Ameneriro

it: Alno ontana, Ontano nero

Origin: Europe (The whole of Europe, Sibiria and northern Africa)

Ecological: not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, Doors, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: Light brown, Beige / Yellow brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: Up to 30 m

Bark: Grey-green and smooth when young, dark brown with lengthwise clefts when mature, high concentration of tannin

Texture: Fine

Smell: Slightly sour

Resistance: Low resistance to fungi and insects

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: 0,42 - 0,64 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: 41 - 54 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 80 - 95 N/mm²

Shear Strength: 4 - 5 N/mm²