Other Names Also known as Oregon alder, western alder.
Sources Grows along the Pacific coast of United States.
Appearance Straight grained and even textured. Pale yellow to reddish brown with indistinct boundary between heartwood and softwood. Physical Props Soft, light, not particularly strong, with good elasticity, good steam bending, medium stiffness, low shock resistance, low decay resistance, and good stability in service. Working Props Works easily with hand or machine tools. Turns and carves extremely well.