| Name | Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as larch, tamarack, western tamarack, hackmatack, Montana larch, and mountain larch. |
| Sources | Grows in British Columbia and northwestern United States. Most important Larch timber species. |
| Appearance | Straight grained with a coarse texture and oily appearance. Reddish brown heartwood and yellowish white sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Moderately heavy and hard with high stiffness, bending and crushing strength, and moderate decay resistance. One of the harder, stronger, and heavier softwoods. Stable in service. |
| Working Props | Works fairly well although stringy grain can cause problems when planing. Turns, routs, and bores well. Glues satisfactorily. Holds nails and screws well but pre-drilling recommended to prevent splitting. Primer recommended for paints and other finishes. |
| Uses | Used for construction lumber, interior finish, sash, flooring, doors, boxes, crates, pallets, casks, veneer, plywood, and glue-laminated beams. Properties are similar to those of Douglas-fir and is often marketed and sold as “Doug fir-Larch”. |
