Alder, Red

Alnus rubra

Betulaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Roterle, Oregon-Erle

en: Red alder, Western alder, Oregon alder

fr: Aulne de l'Oregon

Origin: North America (Mainly in western North America)

Ecological: not listed on CITES

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

Colors: Light brown, Red / Reddish brown

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

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: Up to 30 m

Texture: Fine

Smell: Slightly sour

Resistance: Low resistance to fungi and insects

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: 0,41 - 0,45 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: 41 - 45 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 71 - 80 N/mm²

Shear Strength: 7 - 8 N/mm²