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European birch

Betula sp.

Betulaceae Europe (excluding the Mediterranean), North America, temperate Asia, and India,… 42 data values

European birch — species record from The Wood Explorer historical and technical reference collection.

European birch

Historical Source Data Original source values are preserved 3 linked images 6 source references 3 linked countries

At a glance

Scientific nameBetula sp.

Trade / common nameEuropean birch

FamilyBetulaceae

RegionEurope (excluding the Mediterranean), North America, temperate Asia, and India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Distribution

Europe (excluding the Mediterranean), North America, temperate Asia, and India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Uses

Bobbins, Broom handles, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Dowells, Flooring, Furniture , Joinery, Marquetry, Paneling , Plywood, Posts, Turnery, Veneer

Countries & Distribution

These country connections come directly from the same SQL country–species bridge used by Country Detail and the Global Navigator.

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Northern Europe · GBR

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Wood images

Linked historical images associated with this species record.

European birch

Captured from current WPhistorical species datasheet.

European birch

Captured from current WPhistorical species datasheet.

European birch

Captured from current WPhistorical species datasheet.

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Bobbins, Broom handles, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Dowells, Flooring, Furniture , Joinery, Marquetry, Paneling , Plywood, Posts, Turnery, Veneer

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Appearance

Heartwood color

Purple Red Brown Very light brown

Historical Source Data

Sapwood Color

Color not distinct from heartwood

Historical Source Data

Luster

Medium Lustrous

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Uses & Applications

Common Uses

Bobbins, Broom handles, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Dowells, Flooring, Furniture , Joinery, Marquetry, Paneling , Plywood, Posts, Turnery, Veneer

Historical Source Data

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