Alder Lumber

Alder, also called Red Alder or Knotty Alder, is a soft North American hardwood loved for its warm red tones and smooth, straight grain. Easy to machine and finish, Dimensional Alder a favorite for cabinetry, furniture, guitars, and mouldings. Knotty Alder Trim is especially prized for rustic charm in homes and cabins. Lightweight yet versatile, it offers both beauty and affordability. It is a great substitute for Cherry Lumber and when stained Walnut Lumber.

Superior or Knotty Red Alder Lumber, KD, s2s, 7'-10' Lengths.
Alder Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Nov 15, 2025
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 Knotty Alder, Rustic Appearance info icon 6.80 3.80 2.80 2.30
5/4 Knotty Alder, Rustic Appearance 6.90 3.90 2.90 2.40
6/4 Knotty Alder, Rustic Appearance 7.00 4.00 3.00 2.50
8/4 Knotty Alder, Rustic Appearance 6.90 3.90 2.90 2.40
4/4 Superior Alder info icon 9.20 6.20 5.20 4.70
5/4 Superior Alder 11.80 8.80 7.80 7.30
6/4 Superior Alder 11.40 8.65 7.65 7.30
8/4 Superior Alder 10.50 7.50 6.50 6.00
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Alder Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Alder wood is used in doors, furniture, cabinets, mouldings, guitars
    ORIGINS:  North America, primarily British Columbia, Washington and Oregon
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Alnus rubra
    COMMON NAME:  Red Alder, Knotty Alder
    COLOR DETAILS:  Consistent red throughout
    WEIGHT:  2.5 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Finishes and machines extremely well, takes stain and glues well. Similar to Cherry.
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    Alder Lumber for Sale

    Wood Vendors supplies alder not only  in lumber form, but also alder s4s (surfaced four sides), in both knotty and superior grades as well as alder mouldings, alder plywood, alder panels and T&G.  We also work directly with a custom alder sawmill that is able to produce alder beams in custom sizes.  Alder is an extremely functional and beautiful wood.  It is relatively soft for a hardwood, making it very easy to work with.  Because of its grain pattern, alder mimics the look of walnut or cherry, with the proper staining.  Currently knotty alder trim, cabinets, and doors are very popular in high end homes as well as in cabins. 

    Please call us at 877-983-6367 if you have any questions regarding Alder.

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: Alder Design Information
    Link: More Alder Pictures
    Link: Wood Vendors Knotty Alder Blog