Hard Country Maple (Acer saccharum)

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Hard Country Maple Characteristics

Exactly the same species as Hard White Maple, the only difference is Country Maple contains the dark brown heartwood as well as pale white sapwood - it hasn't been manually sorted for solid white color. Known for its durability and strength. It has excellent turning properties , a fine, even texture, a natural luster. Somewhat difficult to work due to high surface hardness. Paints and finishes very well

Color Range

Creamy white to yellowish or pale tan with dark brown bands and streaks. The variety of inconsistent color gives it a rustic, or "country," appearance.

Other Names

Brown Hard maple, Rustic Maple, Rock maple, Sugar maple

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, industrial parts, desks, cabinetry, doors, cutting boards, small boxes and accessories

What's the Tree Like?

Also called Hard Rock Maple or Sugar Maple. Produces sweet sap used to make maple syrup. Matures at heights of 90-120 feet with a trunk 24-36.

Hard Country Maple grows in

Northeastern USA & Canada.