Size of tree and type of forest/location: A medium sized softwood widely distributed throughout Europe and northern Asia.

Description of wood: Sapwood creamy white or pale yellow, 50 to 100 mm wide and easily distinguishable from the yellow-brown to reddish brown heartwood. Texture relatively fine. Grain usually straight. Knots are usually grouped. Wood is resinous.
Dry density kg/m3: 500

Workability: Easy to work unless the small hard knots are numerous. Glues satisfactorily if very resinous material is exclude. Nails well.

Use: General construction, flooring, panelling and interior joinery

Availability: Commercially available