Trade Name: Cherry Beech, Red Beech
Botanical Name: Nothofagus Fagaceae

Source: A New Zealand native hardwood. Common in the South Island and North Island mountain ranges. Mixed with Mountain Beech.

Availability: Cherry Beech has a full FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) rating. Red Beech is harvested according to the NZ Govt Sustainable Forest Management Plan (SFM).

Air Drying Density: 630kg/m3

Characteristics: The heartwood is light to medium red-brown and the sapwood is light brown. Difficult to dry, but very stable when dried. A dense and durable timber. The sapwood is susceptible to borer.

Traditional Uses: Mine props, posts, bearers and general building. Joinery, furniture and fitments.

Generation-4 Timber Top specification:
Cherry Beech is an excellent timber for Generation-4 timber tops. It curves well and combines well with the Generation-4 finish.

The Generation-4 finish presents a dense but flexible, low maintainance finish which is waterproof, acid and heat resistant.