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PINK BIRCH

Common Name(s): Crab apple, Pink birch, Ukir, Obat rede

Scientific Name: Schizomeria D.

Distribution: Australia, Southeast Asia

Janka Hardness: 700

Color/Appearance: The sapwood is pink to pale brown. The heartwood is pink, pink-brown or red-brown, sometimes with a purple-grey tinge, not clearly demarcated from pinkish sapwood.

Grain/Texture: The grain varies from shallowly to moderately interlocked. Fine texture is reported in this species. This wood is lustrous.

Workability: Pink birch is easy to work and glues and finishes well.

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern.

Common Uses: It is used mainly for the manufacture of plywood, furniture, wall paneling, light decking, boat decking, general construction and music instruments.