Botanical Name

Acer spp.

Other Names

Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Curly Maple, Fiddleback Maple, Hard Rock Maple, Rock Maple, Sugar Maple

Characteristics

Heavy, hard, tough,

Color

Sapwood is white to creamy white.  Heartwood is creamy white to pinkish tinge to light reddish brown. 

Pattern

Straight, close grained.  Sometimes the grain will be wavy or curly.  This specie can also be highly figured.  It has a fine texture. 

Uses

Furniture, flooring, interiors, cabinetwork, decorative veneer

Price Range

Valuable