Spruce Wood

Colour | Appearance:

Spruce is typically a creamy white, with a hint of yellow.

Grain | Texture:

Spruce has a fine, even texture, and a consistently straight grain.

Rot Resistance:

Heartwood is rated as being slightly resistant to non-resistant to decay.

Workability:

Easy to work, as long as there are no knots present. Glues and finishes well, though it can give poor (blotchy and inconsistent) results when being stained due to its closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain, or toner is recommended when colouring spruce.

Odor:

No characteristic odor.

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:

Paper (pulpwood), construction lumber, millwork, and crates.