LARCH
Until the 1990s, the native Larch tree had a rather small role for the German timber industry, when tropical woods became a larger topic, the importance of the Larch tree in garden and landscape areas has increased significantly.
Description
Botanical name: | Larix decidua |
Overall character: | Straight grained, decorative conifer wood with a narrow splint, as well as a distinctive coloring of the core and pronounced growth rings. |
Color and structure: | The pale red splint is narrow and cntrasts with the yellowish to reddish to orange-brown heartwood, which darkens strongly after light exposure. |
Characteristics/features: | Natural durability of the European Larch is moderately to slightly durable, whereas the Siberian Larch is durable to moderately durable and preferred for outdoor use. |
Areas of use: | Versatile medium load construction timber for indoor and outdoor applications. Mainly used in gardening and landscaping. |
Sources: | https://www.holzvomfach.de |