Engelmann spruce

Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii)

Description

A soft, light wood obtained from the Engelmann spruce, Picea engelmannii, native to the western part of North America. The yellowish to reddish fine-grain wood is used for lumber, millwork, construction, and the manufacture of paper and boxes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Picea engelmannii; épicéa d'Engelmann (Fr.); épinette (Fr.)

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Color: off-white to cream with occasional red hint
• Grain: fine, even texture with straight grain
• Density = 27 pcf

Working Properties

• Easy to work
• Glues and finishes well

Ca stain unevenly due to closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain or toners works best.

Resources and Citations

• The Wood Database: Engelmann spruce

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

• Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

• Western Pine Association, Portland Oregon: air-dry weight = 27 pcf