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Common names: Japanese Elm, Nire

Distributed in: Japan (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: The species occurs from central to eastern Asia. It grows from Turkestan to eastern Siberia and northern China, and prefers to grow in sandy or stony soil. It is also reported to tolerate city smoke. Siberian elm is an introduced species in the United States and is found from Minnesota south to Kansas and west to Utah at elevations of 1000 to 5000 feet (305 to 1524 m).

Common uses: Caskets, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Office furniture, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Stools, Tables , Utility furniture, Wardrobes

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Sapwood width is 5-10 cm

Colors: the heart isPurple, RedThe grain isStraight, the textureFine

Natural durability: Durable

Odor: No specific smell or taste

Kiln Drying Rate: Naturally dries slowly

Drying Defects: Expect splits

Ease of Drying: Slowly

Boring: Fairly easy to very easy

Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw

Planing: Very Good to Excellent

Response to hand tools: Easy to Work

Polishing: Fair to Good;