Japanese Red Birch

　

English Name	Japanese red birch
Scientific Name	Betula maximowicziana
Other Names	Makamba, True Birch, Udai Kanba (鵜松明樺), Saihada Kanba
Family	Betulaceae (Birch family)
Origin	Japan
Appearance	Distinct differentiation between sapwood and heartwood Heartwood: light reddish-brown Sapwood: yellowish-white Fine texture with straight grain Minimal color change and uniform surface appearance
Wood Properties	Heavy and hard Moderate to good workability Minimal warping after drying High wear resistance, but relatively low decay resistance Overall few defects, suitable for a wide range of uses
Applications	Furniture, interior wall paneling, interior fittings, veneer, etc.
Product Examples	Logs, sawn lumber, semi-finished products, building materials