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California Red fir
Abies magnifica
A true fir, moderately strong and lightweight. The timber is often slightly more reddish than that from other true firs. Springwood is pinkish white to light brown; summerwood gradually changes to reddish brown or lavender. Heartwood is indistinct. Relatively straight grained and easy to work. Used for framing, finish and industrial applications. Marketed and sold in the Hem-Fir species combination.
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Noble fir
Abies procera
One of the true firs, Noble fir is valued for its light colour and uniform, straight grain. Springwood is creamy white to light brown; summerwood gradually changes to reddish brown or lavender tinged. Heartwood is indistinct. Easy to work and ideal as finish material for panelling and doors. Sometimes sold separately but usually marketed and sold as Hem-Fir for framing, finish and remanufacturing applications.
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White fir / Grand fir
Abies concolor / Abies grandis
The true firs are often used interchangeably. All are moderately strong and lightweight. Springwood, creamy white to light brown; summerwood gradually changes to reddish brown or lavender tinged. The heartwood is indistinct. Relatively straight grained and easy to work. Usually marketed and sold as Hem-Fir for structural, finish and industrial applications including boxes, decorative and utility items.
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Pacific Silver fir
Abies amabilis
A true fir, moderately strong and lightweight. Very similar to Western hemlock in its distinguishing characteristics. Springwood, creamy white to light brown; summerwood gradually changes to reddish brown or lavender tinged. Heartwood is indistinct. Relatively straight grained and easy to work. Used for structural, appearance and industrial timber products. Marketed and sold in the Hem-Fir species combination.
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