Origin: Northeast & Great Lakes Region, USA

Hard Maple is valued for its strength, pale color, and smooth texture.

Characteristics

• Color: Creamy white to light blonde; occasional pink tones.

• Grain: Typically straight, with occasional birdseye, curly, or fiddleback figure in specialty grades.

• Hardness: Very high, providing superior wear resistance.

Advantages

• Excellent for cutting boards, countertops, and flooring due to hardness.

• Smooth texture ideal for fine finishing.

• Very consistent color, especially in selected grades.

Common Applications

• Furniture

• Kitchen cabinetry

• Flooring and stairs

• Musical instruments

• Butcher blocks