Sold and marketed separately or as Douglas Fir-Larch. Distinct among commercial softwoods for its fine, uniform, straight grain, Larch is one of the harder, stronger and heavier softwoods. Heartwood is russet or reddish brown, sapwood is straw brown, usually marketed and sold as Douglas Fir-Larch.
Western Hemlock is among the harder, stronger Western softwoods.
Small black streaks often appear in the wood. It is marketed and sold separately and in the Hem-Fir species combination. A true fir, moderately strong and lightweight. The timber is often slightly more reddish than that from other true firs. Springwood is pinkish white to light brown, summerwood gradually changes to reddish brown or lavender.