Karamatsu – Japanese Larch

A deciduous conifer native to the mountains of central Honshu, valued for its exceptional structural properties. Warm reddish-brown heartwood with pale sapwood and distinctive sharp grain definition. Tough and dense—50% harder than pine with high load-bearing capacity (C30 strength class). Moderately durable with natural rot resistance. Ideal for structural applications, exterior cladding, and architectural profiles requiring strength and dimensional accuracy.