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Trees with red berries: our favorite red berry trees

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Trees with red berries will provide interest in fall and winter, adding joyful color when the rest of nature is winding down. However, some varieties will add an accent in the summer, and many have beautiful flowers in the spring, too. 

There are trees with red berries to suit every garden setting, and the right choice will add seasonal impact to your backyard ideas.

‘Trees with red berries are decorative and offer visual interest, especially during the winter months,’ says Pete Smith, urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation . ‘Many of the berries can also be collected for consumption and provide valuable food for wildlife.’ 

Trees with red berries

These are our favorite trees with red berries. Several varieties can be grown as evergreen hedges, which makes them some of the best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard.

When choosing trees with red berries to suit your garden, you must only plant species that will thrive in your area. Knowing your USDA plant hardiness zone is essential, and happily there are options for almost every climate.

You also need to ensure your chosen tree is compatible with your soil type, the level of sunlight it will receive, and how much maintenance you are able to provide. 

Check its maximum size and growth rate to ensure it won't outgrow your yard, and learn how to plant a tree correctly.

Finally, consider whether you want a tree with edible red berries, or are only concerned with its ornamental value. 

‘As a longtime forager and permaculture gardener, my favorite trees with red berries all have edible or medicinal fruit,’ says Susannah Shmurak, founder of the HealthyGreenSavvy.com blog.

Many berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and can be made into everything from jellies to alcoholic beverages. Before eating any berries, however, you must be certain of the variety, as some are poisonous or require cooking before consuming.

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Hawthorn

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A familiar sight in hedgerows, the hawthorn tree – Crataegus monogyna – also makes a valuable addition to gardens, as its appealing red berries, or ‘haws’, endure through fall and into the winter. 

‘The hawthorn tree is a beautiful landscape tree that provides bright colored berries enjoyed by birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer,’ says Smith.

You can consume the haws, as long as you cook them first. ‘Hawthorn berries are prized for their medicinal value, especially for promoting heart health,’ says Shmurak.

To eat hawthorn berries, they are at their best when used to make a sauce, but can also be added to an apple jelly, used to make ‘fruit leather’, or even wine. 

In terms of variety, Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, small space gardening consultant at Housegrail , favors the green hawthorn ‘Winter King’. ‘This is one of the trees that display red berries on their branches while the rest of the trees are bare,’ she says. ‘They bloom in the mid to late spring and make a great addition to your yard.’

You should be able to grow hawthorn trees in zones 5 to 9, in most soil types. Ideally they need full sun. Most hawthorns will reach between 15-30ft.

2. Holly

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Not just a symbol of Christmas, holly is one of the best trees with red berries to include in your winter garden ideas. ‘A good option is American holly – Ilex opaca – which has glossy, green leaves all winter long and great red berries used regularly in holiday wreaths,’ says Smith.

Holly trees grow well in zones 5-9, and will tolerate partial shade and most soil types. They can eventually reach as tall as 50ft, but you will need more than one tree to get berries, as they don't self-pollinate.

Arborist Mark Russell believes English holly – Ilex aquifolium – is one of the best trees for privacy. ‘While many people use arborvitae or Leyland cypress as privacy screens, they have their drawbacks due to fungus weaknesses,' he says.

'Instead, I recommend homeowners go with an English holly, as they are hearty cultivars, produce fantastic red berries, and make great privacy screens.’

3. Mountain ash – rowanberry

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Yielding bright red rowanberries in late summer to early winter, and frothy white blossom in the spring, the mountain ash – Sorbus aucuparia – is an attractive garden tree. The leaves turn a stunning shade of orange in the fall, making it one of the best trees for autumn color.

‘The stunning mountain ash tree produces masses of attractive fruit that birds eat in the winter – and the determined forager can use them if they're willing to make an effort,’ says Shmurak.

While not one of the tastiest berries, rowanberries are rich in vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, you do need to freeze them for a couple of weeks before cooking them, and they take a lot of sugar to counteract their bitterness.

Shmurak recommends turning rowanberries into jelly, vinegar, wine, or even Turkish delight.

In the right setting, mountain ash trees are hardy, but they don’t like extreme heat and humidity. You should be able to grow them in zones 3-6, where they can reach around 30ft. Rowanberries will tolerate partial shade and like well-drained soil.

4. Cherry tree

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‘Cherry trees are one of my all-time favorite trees with red ‘berries’. Not only do they produce delicious fruit, but the flowers are beautiful too,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.

Unlike many of the other trees featured in this list, cherries ripen during the summer. However, the trees’ stunning blossom often heralds the end of winter, and is one of the first signs that spring is on the way.

There are numerous types of cherry tree you can grow, with options for zones 3-9. Sweet varieties need full sun, but more acidic cooking cherries will grow in partial shade. 'Sweetheart' is a lovely late season variety that has bright red cherries, and is self-fertile. 

Cherry trees come in a range of sizes, and dwarf varieties are some of the best trees to grow in pots, so you can position them on the patio. 

However, even if you don’t have room for a potted cherry you can still enjoy these wonderful trees: ‘There are many festivals around the United States where you can see cherry trees in full bloom, and then later in the year go try some of the cherries yourself,’ adds Barbosa Fernandes.

5. Chokecherry

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The chokecherry tree – Prunus virginiana – is native to North America. ‘It’s a smaller tree with a dark red fleshy fruit that can be used to make jams, jellies, syrups and wines,’ says Smith.

Packed with antioxidants, chokecherries can be astringent when not fully ripe, although cultivated varieties are sweeter with a cherry-like flavor.

In spring and summer, the tree bursts with clusters of white flowers, making it attractive in the garden for much of the year.

Reaching up to 30ft, the chokecherry is a versatile tree that grows in zones 2-8.

6. Red chokeberry

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Not to be confused with the similarly named chokecherry, the chokeberry is a very different plant, though both are named for the effect the fruit can have on the palate.

Technically it’s an upright treelike shrub, and while common varieties are dark blue/purple, the red chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia – is a stunning shiny ruby hue.

‘In the spring, they have gorgeous white flowers that eventually give way to the bright red berries in the summer months until late fall,’ says Jen Stark, gardening and home writer, and founder of Happy DIY Home .

‘Additionally, the leaves turn brilliant colors in the fall to give you multi-season interest. The berries are too bitter to eat raw, but you can use them in desserts or savory dishes to help balance out the flavor profile.’

This deciduous shrub gets between 6. 5-13ft tall and has large leaves, making it one of the best trees for small gardens.

7. Mulberry tree

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‘Red mulberry trees – Morus rubra – are wonderful because they produce an immense amount of fruit when in season,’ says Russell. 

‘The fruit that they produce is really similar to raspberries, or blackberries. It's super sweet and more than anything super plentiful.’

Mulberry trees can reach up to 80ft, and can be grown in zones 4-9, tolerating part shade. 

However, Russell warns not to plant one over your driveway or a walkway – ‘because all of those berries can stain.’ For this reason, mulberries may not be the best trees for front yards.

8. Juneberries

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‘Though the ripest berries are a bit on the purply side, my favorite trees with red berries are hands-down juneberries – Amelanchier alnifolia – also known as serviceberry or saskatoon,’ says Shmurak.  

‘These delicious blueberry-like fruits grow prolifically in all sorts of conditions, have lovely spring flowers, as well as attractive fall color.’

Juneberries are hardy trees that grow well in zones 2-7, tolerating light shade and damp sites. They typically reach between 15-35ft. 

Another benefit of these wonderful trees is that in the spring they produce elegant star-shaped flowers, while in the fall, their foliage turns brilliant red orange.

9. Peruvian pepper

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Peruvian pepper – Schinus molle – is also known as the California pepper tree, false pepper, or the American pepper. 

'This is an evergreen tree that produces small red berries with a peppery taste,’ says Stark. 'You can eat the berries safely.'

The Peruvian pepper tree does best in arid and hot climates, thriving in zones 8-11, and reaches 25-50ft in height.

‘It has pretty pinnate fern-like leaves with small white flowers in the spring. Its berry-like drupes of pink or red woody seeds grow in large clusters all year long,' adds Stark.

10. Yew

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A large coniferous tree, the yew – Taxus baccata – makes a beautiful addition to the garden with its bright scarlet berries in the fall and lush green needles. 

It's also an ancient tree with a fascinating history steeped in myth and superstition. While they are difficult to date, there are yew trees believed to be over 3,000 years old.

As an evergreen tree, the yew provides color and screening in the garden year round, and grows in zones 5-7.  Though it can reach great heights, it can be pruned to keep it in shape or to serve as a hedge.

However, while it offers lots of landscaping potential, the yew tree is poisonous to humans, so it’s not one to plant if you prefer trees with red berries that you can sample. Happily, the birds can enjoy the berries in safety.

How do I identify a tree with red berries?

To identify a tree with red berries, it helps to find out the common trees that grow in your area, as this will narrow down the options.

Invest in a tree identification book with clear photographs and descriptions to help you examine the tree.

While the presence of red berries provides the first clue, you should also look at the leaf type and shape, as this is slightly different for every tree.

Which trees have red berries in summer?

Popular trees that have red berries in summer include cherry trees, mulberries and juneberries, while hawthorns tend to start developing berries in the summer. 

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Spiny Redberry | Nature Collective

Rhamnus crocea

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Spiny redberry (Rhamnus crocea) is a small to medium, evergreen shrub native to coastal California and northern Baja California. It is often found found in valleys and canyons within the coastal sage scrub and chaparral. The smaller branches are short and stiff and pointed on the ends, giving the plant part of its name. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by bright red berries, which are quickly devoured by birds.

Several widely separated plants grow along the Rios trail. The best time to see them is in early summer when the red berries shine out against the bright green leaves.

Redberry is the only host plant for the Hermes copper butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in Southern California. To date, we have found no Hermes coppers in the Reserve.

Description

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Spiny redberry is an evergreen shrub that is usually less than six feet (2 m) in height, although shrubs to 10 feet (3½ m) have been reported. The shrub is dense, with many short, stiff branches. The smallest branches are reddish, often sparsely leafed or leafless along the outer part and pointed at the end.

The small leaves are glossy and bright green, on short reddish petioles that are subtended by two inconspicuous stipules. Leaves are ovate or obovate, usually less than 3/4 inch (1.8 cm) in length. The margins are entire or sharply toothed. The midvein is prominent on the lower surface and depressed on the upper surface.

The tiny flowers, less than 3/16 inch (4.5 cm) across, occur in small inconspicuous clusters along young branches. Petals are absent, and the four spreading, triangular sepals resemble petals. Sepals are cream-colored, sometimes edged or tipped with red-brown. Flowers are usually (but not always) functionally male or female and the male and female flowers are usually (but not always) found on different plants. A male flower has four pollen-producing stamens that stand erect and alternate with the sepals and a vestigial pistil. The female flower is generally similar in appearance to the male, but it is slightly smaller, with narrower sepals and a more rounded base. There is a functional pistil with a two-chambered ovary and a style that is forked at its midpoint. Four rudimentary stamens are present. Spiny redberry blooms mainly in Feb. and May.1

In spite of the common name, the conspicuous fruit is not technically a berry, but a “drupe” like the fruit of a plum or cherry. A drupe is characterized by a fleshy exterior layer usually surrounding a single seed, which is enclosed in a hard, leathery wall. The ripe spiny redberry fruit is spherical, about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) in diameter and bright red, and there may be two seeds in each drupe.

Distribution

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Spiny redberry is native to California, Arizona and northern Baja California, usually below 4000 feet (1200 m). In California, it is primarily a coastal species of chaparral and coastal sage scrub associations, but it is also found in the foothills east of the Central Valley.

Spiny redberry is not common in the Reserve, but because of the bright, shiny leaves and, especially, brilliant red fruit it is easily spotted. Plants can be seen in the Central Basin, scattered along the south-side trail.

Classification

 

Spiny redberry is a dicot angiosperm in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae),2 a large family with a worldwide distribution,44 but most common in tropical and subtropical habitats.41 Species in this family are usually many-branched shrubs or trees with tiny four or five-petaled flowers clustered at the ends of branches. Stamens arise from the bases of the petals. Undivided leaves are subtended by stipules which may be conspicuous.

In California, the largest and best-known genus in this family is Ceanothus, the genus of our wild lilacs.7

We have three species of buckthorns in the Reserve. 48 The others are wart-stemmed ceanothus (Ceanothus verrucosus) and the rare California spinebush (Adolphia californica).

Subspecies have been described for spiny redberry,41,67 but none are currently recognized in California, pending further study.2

Jepson eFlora Taxon Page

Ecology

 

Numerous birds are attracted to the fruit of spiny redberry.59,290 Especially mentioned are Western Bluebirds24 and Mockingbirds.272 Birds are an important dispersal mechanism, but spiny redberries (and other plants in the same genus) have a unique two-staged dispersal procedure. 11 Each seed within the fleshy outer layer of the fruit is enclosed in a leathery seed coat, which is not digested by the avian consumer, but is instead regurgitated to land on the ground beneath – presumably along with the remains of the rest of the fruity meal. Once the rejected bit dries, the seed coat opens explosively, propelling the seed away from the original dumping ground and spreading out potential seedlings.

Human Uses

 

The Chumash, of central California, used the roots of spiny redberry to make a yellow dye for buckskin.360

Given the conspicuous and tasty-looking berries, it is surprising that there are not more reports of consumption by native Americans. I found one brief mention that three geographically scattered California tribes “and others” ate the berries fresh during the summer. 75  Another study mentions berry consumption by the Kumeyaay of Baja California.272 Our local Kumeyaay reportedly used the berries as pet food, feeding them to mockingbirds, which were kept for their song.16

Interesting Facts

 

Spiny redberry is the only host of the Hermes copper butterfly (Lycaena hermes), a “fascinating little sprite”382 and one of the rarest butterflies in San Diego. The Hermes copper is a small, quick butterfly that is patterned with brown and orange and yellow.116Although spiny redberry is widely distributed in coastal California, for reasons unknown, the Hermes copper is restricted to a very small area in western San Diego County and adjacent Baja California. These populations have been fragmented and isolated from each other by development, and individual populations are seriously threatened by wildfires. 382,383

The Hermes copper is listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN,172 as “Critically Imperiled” by NatureServe,113 and, as of 2018, it is a candidate for federal listing as threatened or endangered.383

Hermes coppers have not been reported from the Reserve.100 Perhaps our present spiny redberry shrubs are too few and too isolated to support a butterfly population.

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California tree belongs to coniferous trees, its girth can reach 10 meters, so it is convenient for wood production. The tree belongs to the evergreen species. Sandalwood has a beautiful shade. It is used not only for the production of furniture, but also in cosmetology, for the production of medical and decorative cosmetics. Paduk tree is water resistant, contains a large amount of resins and oils that repel water. Therefore, wood is widely used for the manufacture of ships, used in shipbuilding. Wood is durable and lightweight. Fine products are made from yarra: musical instruments, precision instruments. This tree is fire resistant, bends well, and is durable. nine0011

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Characteristic. Mahogany has increased strength, resistant to damage, fungi, moisture and temperature extremes. The tree is quite light and flexible, durable, dries quickly and does not lose its properties. The wood of this tree has a beautiful texture and many shades: from light orange to burgundy, some varieties have a brilliant, iridescent shade. Many types of mahogany have antibacterial properties and are hypoallergenic. nine0011

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Softwoods - classification of wood types

Home / About wood / Softwoods wood varieties are obtained from coniferous trees belonging to the botanical department Gymnospermae (gymnosperms). These are older than deciduous species, mostly evergreen, with needle-shaped, linear or scaly leaves (needles). nine0086

A growing conifer is usually characterized by a pointed shape, but not all of them have this appearance. When cut into boards, coniferous varieties are easily identified by their relatively light colors, ranging from pale yellow to reddish brown. The saw cut pattern is also characteristic, created by the color contrast between early and late wood in annual rings.

Coniferous regions

The main commercial source of coniferous timber is the Northern Hemisphere. This zone occupies the arctic and subarctic regions and extends to the southeastern United States. Conifers are relatively fast growing trees and can be grown economically in artificial forests. They are cheaper than hardwoods and are widely used in construction and carpentry, as well as in the production of artificial boards and paper. nine0011

Softwood planks

Planks made from local softwoods, including raw edges and bark, can be purchased from sawmills in the area. Imported sawn timber is usually supplied debarked and trimmed. On the saw cut of larch (pictured), bark and a mature core are visible. Sapwood is a light-colored wood that is less resistant to decay and insect attack than the heartwood.

Wood color

The color of wood can vary significantly not only within the species, but even within the same tree. Most woods will darken when exposed to light, although some will lighten or even change color. Surface treatment agents, regardless of their transparency, tend to darken the color of the wood. The small squares in the photo show the color tones of the wood before and after finishing with a clear finish. A simple test to determine the effect of finishing materials on wood is to moisten its surface with saliva. nine0011

Area of ​​distribution of coniferous trees

Coniferous forests
Mixed (coniferous and broad-leaved deciduous) forests.

The scale of the map does not allow to show in detail the areas of distribution of trees

The structure of the rock and color change

The natural size squares show the structure and color of the wood before and after applying a colorless coating. nine0011

1. Yellow cedar

Chamaecyparis noothatensis
Other names: Alaska yellow cedar, Pacific yellow cedar.
Delivery: Pacific coast of North America.
Characteristics: light yellow wood with a uniform texture and thin, straight grains. Relatively light, stiff and stable when dry.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 500 kg/m 2 .
Application: furniture, light shipbuilding, veneer industry. nine0135 Finish: good.

2. Douglas fir

Pseundotsuga menziesii
Other names: British Columbia pine, Oregon pine.
Delivery: Canada, US West, UK.
Characteristics: Straight grained reddish brown wood with pronounced graining. Large sizes of white knotted boards are available.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 530 kg/m 2
Application: plywood, carpentry. In North America, it is widely used for construction. nine0135 Finish: excellent.

3. White fir

Abies alba
Other names: European fir, or comb fir.
Delivery: Central and Southern Europe.
Characteristics: Light cream to almost colorless, non-resinous wood with straight grains and a fine texture. Similar to Norwegian spruce and often sold with it.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 480 kg/m 2
Application: carpentry, construction, packaging, plywood, poles. nine0135 Finish: good.

4. Western hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla
Other names: Pacific hemlock, British Columbia hemlock, hemlock.
Delivery: Canada, USA, UK.
Characteristics: light brown semi-lustrous wood with relatively distinct annual rings. The texture is smooth, with even layers, non-resinous. Machinability: good.
Average dry weight:
500 kg/m 2
Application: construction and carpentry, plywood. nine0135 Finish: good.

5. Kauri Queensland
Agathis spp.
Other names: North Queensland kauri, South Queensland kauri.
Delivery: Australia.
Characteristic: Straight grained wood with a fine, even texture. Color varies from pale creamy brown to pinkish brown.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 480 kg/m 2 .
Application: carpentry, furniture making.
Finish: good. nine0011

6. Larch
Larix decidua
Other names: European larch
Supply: Europe, especially mountain regions.
Characteristics: more rigid than other softwoods, the layers are even, the texture is uniform.
Machinability: medium.
Average dry weight: 590 kg/m 2 .
Application: carpentry, mine posts, ship cladding.
Finish: excellent.

Tree structure and color change

7. Pinus

Araucaria cunninghamii
Other names: Queensland or Australian pine, horsetail casuarina.
Delivery: Australia.
Characteristic: Straight grained wood with a uniform texture. Broad light brown sapwood and yellow-brown heartwood.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 560 kg/m 2 .
Application: polar work, furniture, turning, construction.
Finish: good.

8. Parana pine

Araucaria angustifolia
Other names: Brazilian pine, narrow-leaved araucaria.
Delivery: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay.
Characteristics: straight grained wood with a uniform texture, with inconspicuous growth rings. Light brown sapwood with dark brown loose heartwood. Often there are bright red streaks.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 540 kg/m 2 .
Application: carpentry, furniture, turning. nine0135 Finish: good.

9. Ponderosa pine

Pinus ponderosa
Other names: Western yellow pine, California white pine, British Columbia soft pine.
Delivery: Western Canada, USA.
Characteristics: Has a thick layer of light yellow soft, non-resinous sapwood with a uniform texture. The kernel is thick yellow to reddish brown, resinous.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 480 kg/m 2 .
Application: model making, doors, furniture (sapwood), carpentry and building work. nine0135 Finish: excellent.

10. Sugar pine

Pima lambertiana
Other names: California sugar pine.
Delivery: USA.
Characteristics: moderately soft, even layers, texture of medium uniformity. The sapwood is white, the heartwood is from light to reddish-brown, early and late wood differ little in color.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 430 kg/m 2
Use: carpentry, small construction. nine0135 Finish: excellent.

11. Western white pine

Pinus monticola
Other names: Idaho white pine.
Delivery: Canada, USA.
Characteristic: Straight grained wood with a uniform texture. From light yellow to reddish brown, early and late wood differ little in color.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 450 kg/m 2 .
Application: carpentry and construction work, furniture, shipbuilding, plywood. nine0135 Finish: good.

12. Yellow pine

Pinus stobus
Other names: oriental white pine, northern white pine, Quebec pine, Weymouth pine.
Delivery: USA, Eastern Canada.
Features: Soft, straight-grained pine with a fine, even texture and low-contrast growth rings. Color from light yellow to light brown, with slight resinity.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 420 kg/m 2 .
Application: model making, musical instruments, furniture, carpentry and building work.
Finish: good.

13. Rimu

Dacrydium cupressinum
Other names: red pine
Postava: New Zealand.
Characteristic: straight grained wood with a fine, uniform texture. The heartwood is reddish-brown, brightening as it approaches the yellowish sapwood.
Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 530 kg/m 2 .
Application: furniture, carpentry, plywood production, veneer.
Finish: good.

14. Mahogany

Pinus sylvestris
Other names: Scots pine, or forest pine: European mahogany.
Delivery: Europe. North Asia.
Characteristic: light resinous wood. The color of the heartwood is yellow-brown to reddish-brown, the sapwood is yellowish-white. Distinct pattern of light early wood and reddish late wood. nine0135 Machinability: medium.
Average dry weight: 510 kg/m 2 .
Application: furniture, construction and carpentry.
Finish: good.

15. Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens
Other names: California redwood.
Delivery: USA.
Characteristics: Straight grained reddish brown wood with a distinct contrast between early and late wood. The texture can vary from fine and uniform to relatively coarse. Resinless
Machinability: excellent.
Average dry weight: 420 kg/m 2 .
Application: roofing, exterior cladding, interior carpentry, poles, plywood.
Finish: good

16. Norway spruce

Picea abies
Other names: European spruce.
Delivery: Europe.
Characteristics: lustrous straight grained wood with a uniform texture, early wood almost white, late wood light yellow-brown. nine0135 Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 470 kg/m 2 .
Application: construction and carpentry, production of containers, plywood, production of resonators and decks. musical instruments.
Finish: good.

17. Sitka spruce

Picea sitchensis
Other names: silver spruce.
Delivery: Canada, USA, UK.
Characteristics: non-resinous creamy white wood with a slightly pinkish heartwood. Usually straight-layered, with a uniform texture (depending on growth rate). nine0135 Machinability: good.
Average dry weight: 450 kg/m 2 .
Application: shipbuilding, interior carpentry, construction, musical instruments, gliders, plywood.
Finish: good.

18. Yew

Taxus baccata
Other names: common yew; European yew.
Delivery: Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa, Burma and the Himalayas.
Feature: strong, hard wood. It has an orange-red heartwood with clear sapwood. The tree ring pattern makes wood a very good decorative material. Processing -
wear: difficult.
Average dry weight: 670 kg/m 2 .
Application: furniture, carpentry and turning.
Finish: good.

19. Lebanese cedar

Cedrus libani
Other names: true cedar.
Delivery: Middle East.
Characteristics: wood with a pleasant aroma, light brown core. The layers stand out clearly due to the sharp contrast between early and late wood. May be knotty.
Machinability: good. nine0135 Average dry weight: 560 kg/m 2 .
Application: home and garden furniture, construction, carpentry.
Finish: good.

20. Western red cedar

Thuja plicata
Other named: giant, eastern or folded, virginian juniper.
Delivery: Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand.

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