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Yellow Birch
| Property | Yellow Birch Betula alleghaniensis |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate |
| Hardness | 1260 lbf |
| Workability | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Large |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Cabinets, Plywood, Furniture, Doors |
| Overview | Hard, pale, and fine-grained, the wood behind most birch plywood. Strong and affordable, though it can blotch when stained. |