Specification

4 columbiaforestproducts.com Hardwood Plywood Grading Guide 2015
Common names: Alder, Red Alder
Sources: North American west coast
Description: Pink to red to reddish
brown with large rays widely scattered
and readily visible with the unaided
eye. Prone to having numerous knots
and burls with all clear wood the
exception rather than the rule.
Common cuts: Plain sliced, quarter
sliced
Uses: Decorative veneer for kitchen
and bath cabinets and millwork.
Highly suited to rustic applications
due to tendency to have numerous
and scattered open and sound knots.
Availability: Readily available
Price: $$-$$$
Common names: Anegre, Anigre,
Aningeria
Sources: Tropical East and West
Africa
Description: Light tan, sometimes
creamy, occasionally light pink. Grain
texture smooth, with occasional light
silica inclusions. Figure ranges from
ungured to highly gured, often with
a pronounced ddleback.
Common cuts: Plain sliced, Quarter
sliced - Ribbon striped
Uses: Decorative veneer and lumber
for architectural millwork and occa-
sional cabinetry.
Availability: Abundant
Price: $$-$$$, depending on level of
specication
Alder Plain Sliced A Alder Plain Sliced A
Anigre Plain Sliced A Anigre Plain Sliced A
ALDER (Alnus rubra)
ANIGRE (Aningeria spp.)
Alder Plain Sliced B
Anigre Quarter Sawn,
Figured A