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Larch (larix spp.)
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| Other names: |
Tamarack (USA)
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Europe, Canada, USA
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Tougher than most conifers, it is a straight-grained wood of uniform texture. Pale to rich red heartwood, light-colored sapwood. Larches shed their needles in winter.
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Medium
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| Average dried weight: |
37lb/cubic foot (590kg/cubic meter)
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Joinery, construction, boat planking.
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| Finishing: |
Fair
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