| Common Name(s) | Red Alder |
| Scientific Name | Alnus rubra |
| Distribution | Pacific Northwest region of North America |
| Tree Size | 60-80 ft (18-24 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-.9 m) trunk diameter |
| Average Dried Weight | 28 lbs/ft3 (450 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.45 |
| Janka Hardness | 590 lbf (2,620 N) |
| Modulus of Rupture | 10,800 psi (74.5 MPa) |
| Elastic Modulus | 1.30 million psi (8.96 GPa) |
| Crushing Strength | 5,440 psi (37.5 MPa) |
| Shrinkage | Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 8.3%, Volumetric: 13.8% |
| Color/Appearance | Pale yellow to reddish-brown |
| Grain/Texture | Generally straight-grained with a uniform, medium texture |
| Rot Resistance | Red Alder is not resistant to decay |
| Workability | Easy to work with hand and machine tools, turns, glues, stains, and finishes well |
| Odor | No characteristic odor |
| Allergies/Toxicity | No known health risks or allergic reactions |
| Pricing/Availability | Inexpensive and widely available |
| Sustainability | Red Alder is a sustainable and renewable resource |
| Common Uses | Furniture, cabinetry, paneling, turning, carving, musical instruments, plywood |
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