| AKA: | Red alder and Western alder |
| What: | Alder is a hardwood, and the only broadleaf tree with cones. Tree matures in 25-40 yrs and only lives 60-80 years. |
| Where: | One of the most common Pacific Coast commercial timbers, grows on the Pacific Coast of Canada and the US (Oregon & Washington) |
| Properties: | Fine grained, one of the softer hardwoods (Janka 590) |
| Workability: | Machines well, stains any color easily, no problems with sap or mineral streaks |
| Uses: | Cabinets, furniture, pallets, plywood, veneer, specialty items, and paper products. Was once the favored wood for making artificial limbs until plastic became available and popular. Good for smoking meats (like hickory or mesquite) |
 
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