Common Alder

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.