Birch
LATIN NAME: Betula alleghaniensis
Common Thicknesses are 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4
Janka Hardness Value: 1260
American yellow birch trees are generally not too large in this pioneer species that can be overgrown by climax species, such as maple. Definitely a northern, cold climate tree, yellow birch is medium sized with a medium diameter although larger trees can grow infrequently. Yellow birch should not be confused with paper birch, which is softer in texture and lighter in colour with scattered brown flecks.
