Hard White Maple (Acer saccharum)

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Hard White Maple Characteristics

At least 90% white sapwood. Known for its durability and strength, hence it's common use for flooring, butcher blocks, and large furniture. It has excellent turning properties, a fine & even texture, and a natural luster. Somewhat difficult to work due to high surface hardness. Paints and finishes very well, though.

Color Range

Creamy white to yellowish or pale tan.

Other Names

Hard maple, Rock maple, Sugar maple, White Maple

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, cutting boards, butcher blocks, heavy furniture, industrial parts, veneer, inlay, musical instruments, work benches

What's the Tree Like?

Produces sweet sap used to make maple syrup. Matures at heights of 90-120 feet with a trunk 24-36''.

Hard White Maple grows in

Northeastern USA & Canada.