SPECIES

Yellow Birch

Betula alleghaniensis

American Yellow Birch is a high-quality, sustainably grown hardwood, primarily found in the cool, rainy regions of the U.S. Known for its strength and fine texture, it is often used in furniture and joinery applications.

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YBSB413-02
4/4 S&B Sap & Btr  Yellow Birch
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The wood of Yellow Birch has a distinct color difference between the sapwood, which is white, and the heartwood, which is light reddish-brown. The grain is generally straight with a fine, uniform texture.

WORKABILITY

Yellow Birch machines well with care and takes stains and finishes extremely well. Pre-boring is recommended for nailing and screwing. While it dries slowly, it experiences little degrade, although it may move in performance due to moderately high shrinkage.

COMMON USES
  • Furniture
  • Paneling
  • Cabinets
GRADE OPTIONS

Clarity for all applications

Our Yellow Birch comes in a variety of different grades. See below for images of our average pack of Yellow Birch in the core three grades we offer. 

Select & Better
YBSB413-02
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Top Face
YBSB413-01
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Back Face
YBSB413-03
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Top Face
YBSB413-04
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Back Face
YBSB413-05
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Top Face
YBSB413-06
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Back Face
YBSB413-07
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Top Face
YBSB413-08
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Back Face
YBSB413-09
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Top Face
YBSB413-10
4/4 SB Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 4 in

Min. Length: 6 ft

Min. Clarity: 83.33% 

1 Common
YB1C413-01
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Back Face
YB1C413-02
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Top Face
YB1C413-03
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Top Face
YB1C413-04
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Back Face
YB1C413-05
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Top Face
YB1C413-06
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Back Face
YB1C413-07
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Top Face
YB1C413-08
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Back Face
YB1C413-09
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Top Face
YB1C413-10
4/4 1C Sap Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 66.66% 

2 Common
YB2C499-01
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Top Face
YB2C499-02
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 1 Back Face
YB2C499-03
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Top Face
YB2C499-04
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 2 Back Face
YB2C499-05
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Top Face
YB2C499-06
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 3 Back Face
YB2C499-07
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Top Face
YB2C499-08
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 4 Back Face
YB2C499-09
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Top Face
YB2C499-10
4/4 2C UNS Yellow Birch
Layer 5 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 50% 

All Yellow Birch Products We Offer

Grades Lengths (ft) Thicknesses  Color or Characteristic Sorts
Select & Better (S&B) 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4*

 Sap & Better, Natural
1 Common (1C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4*

 Sap & Better, Natural
2 Common (2C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4*

 UNS

*Available upon request only

regional map - w names

Sourcing Regions

We typically source our Yellow Birch from the  Northern  and Northeastern regions of the US which is a primary area that Yellow Birch grows.

The American Hardwood Export Council has an excellent interactive map that can show you where different species grow in the US.

Click the link below and select the species "American Yellow Birch" to see a map of how much of the US forest volume is Yellow Birch. 

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Additional Resources

EBOOK

Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods

This publication combines AHEC’s guide to species and the guide to lumber grades in to a single illustrated and comprehensive guide to sustainable American hardwoods. The front half of the publication gives a full break down of the properties, applications, environmental credentials of the commercially available U.S. hardwood species. The back gives a simplified explanation of the NHLA grading system, which is the national standard for the U.S. hardwood lumber industry and forms the basis for export grading.

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Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods
GUIDE

American Yellow Birch - AHEC Species Guide

Discover detailed info on material availability, mechanical properties, and more on the American Hardwood Export Council website. 

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