European alder

Wood species European alder

English name European alder

Alternative name Black alder

Botanical name Alnus glutinosa

Type Hardwood

Tree size / Height 20 - 25 m

Trunk / Diameter 0,3 - 0,6 m

Location Europe, Asia

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Specific gravity 0.439

Specific gravity (12% MC) 0,50

Janka Hardness 2890 lbf

Modulus of rupture 75,9 MPa

Elastic Modulus 8,99 GPa

Crushing Strength 42,2 MPa

Shrinkage Radial 5,0%
Tangential 9,0%
Volumetric 14,0%
T/R Ratio 1,8

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