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White Fir
| Name | White Fir (Abies concolor) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as western fir, concolor fir, Colorado fir, silver fir, white fir, lows fir, and white balsam. |
| Sources | One of six commercial species of fir grown in western United States. Others are Subalpine fir, California red fir, grand fir, noble fir, and Pacific silver fir. |
| Appearance | Generally straight and quite even grained with medium to coarse texture. Whitish to yellowish brown heartwood, indistinguishable from sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Light, soft, moderately stiff, low strength, low shock resistance, and low decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Works satisfactorily with hand or machine tools. Turns easily. Exceptional gluing, nailing, and screwing properties. Stains, paints, and varnishes well. |
| Uses | Used primarily for general construction, as well as boxes, crates, sash, doors, trim, plywood, and pulpwood. |
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