| Name | Common Alder (alnus glutinosa) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Includes black alder, gray alder, and red alder. |
| Sources | Grows in northern hemisphere – Europe, Russia, western Asia, and Japan. Red alder grows on Pacific coast of United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight grained, fine textured, orange brown sapwood and heartwood with no outstanding figure. |
| Physical Props | Moderately heavy and soft with low bending strength, shock resistance, stiffness, and decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Nails, screws, glues, and works well. Stains and polishes satisfactorily and sometimes stained to match other cabinet woods. Carves and turns quite well. |
| Uses | Used for broom and brush handles, textile rollers, toys, clogs, artificial limbs, cabinet work, plywood cores, and veneer. |
