| Name | Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as American birch, Quebec birch, hard birch, silver birch, and swamp birch. |
| Sources | Grows in Canada and eastern United States. |
| Appearance | Straight grained with a fine even texture. Reddish brown heartwood and light-yellow sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, hard, strong, and stiff. High shock resistance, bending and crushing strengths. Steam-bends very well. Has low dimensional stability and decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Machines well but is somewhat difficult to work with hand tools. Pre-drilling required for screwing or nailing. Glues, stains and finishes well. |
| Uses | Excellent turning properties – used for spools, bobbins, shuttles, dowels, bowls, etc. Highly valued for plywood, paneling, furniture, and cabinetry. Other uses boxes, baskets, woodenware, cooperage, flooring, interior finish, doors, fixtures, and musical instruments. |
| Comments | Resembles maple and is often used interchangeably with it. |
