Sweet Birch, many times known as Black Birch, is a dense hardwood that has many uses, but is not usually available in large quantities. It is often overlooked due to its lack of availability in lumber form and its relatively plain appearance. Despite this, Sweet Birch is one of the hardest woods on the east coast and has a relatively stable demeanor. It is a wood that is relatively easy to work and has many uses cases in the interior and woodworking industries.

Hardness: 1470 lbf

Shrinkage: Radial: 6.5%, Tangential: 9.0%, Volumetric: 15.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.4