Red Alder

• Tan to reddish-brown; color darkens and reddens with age.
• Flexible.
• Streaks on face grain mistaken for defects.
• Finishes beautifully.
• Can be used alone or with other species.
• Closed/fine grain.
• Can be substituted for Birch.
• Most sought out version of Red Alder would be “Knotty Alder”; Provides a rustic or cottage look.
• HARDWOOD.
• Fairly easy to work with.
• INEXPENSIVE.

***FUN FACT: Red Alder is known for its fast growth; growing as fast as 1 meter per year for 20 years***