Larix laricinaLarix laricina

Tamarack – Larch

Botanical Name : Larix laricina – French Name : M?l?ze de l’Est

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Description

  • -Height : 50-75 ‘
    -Diameter : 1-2 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 3.10 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 590 lbs
    -Color: Yellow to reddish brown
    -Sapwood : White – narrow <3 cm
    -Grain : Spirals
    -Texture : Medium to coarse, silver appearance
    -Machining : Difficult
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting : Medium
    -Molding :
    -Planing :
    -Shaping :
    -Turning :
    -Boring :
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing :
    -Finish: Low
    Low
    -Bending :
    -Nailing : Low (Pre-drilling)
    -Gluing :
    -Stability:
    -Durability: Medium
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Pulp, poles, mine wood, timber, packaging. The young stems are used by dog sled riders, boat ribs and fish traps. The branches are used to make goose and duck lures
    -Precautions : The wearing of mask and long sleeves are recommended
    -Budget price : Low