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River Birch
| Property | River Birch Betula nigra |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate |
| Hardness | 780 lbf |
| Workability | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Medium |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Furniture, Turned bowls, Cabinetry |
| Overview | A softer, less common birch with attractive curly figure sometimes found in flooded bottomland trees. |