Larch
Larch is 47% as hard as Red Oak (590 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for Red Oak).
- Flooring Trade Name
Larch
- Botanical Name
Larix laricina
- Lumber Trade Name(s)
Hackmatack
- Origin
North America
- Description
Larch has a coarse texture and a spiraled or twisted grain and resists decay well.
- Stability
No information available at this time.
- Safety/Allergic Reactions
No information available at this time
- Color Change (photo-sensitivity)
Larch is photo-sensitive.
- Color Range
Larch features white sapwood with heartwood in shades of yellow to russet brown.
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