Siberian Larch

As the name suggests, Siberian larch originates from the coldest and most inhospitable parts of northern Europe.

 

The wood is a golden yellow colour with a strong grain pattern. The trees are very slow-grown, resulting in tight growth rings. Unlike the British larch, the knots in the Siberian species are light grey in colour and tend to stay solid, even after drying and machining.

 

Siberian larch is very resinous and extremely hard, making it one of the toughest and most durable softwoods in the world. When used as cladding, Siberian larch is ideal for really exposed elevations or areas where there is likely to be physical damage, such as knocks or scrapes.