Sugar maple (Acer sacarum) in spectacular October lighting
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The Wood:
The timber is strong, heavy, hard, straight grained, and fine-textured. Often highly figured with “eyes”. Known for its durability and strength. Density 720kg/m3
The Tree:
Also called Hard Rock Maple or Sugar Maple. Produces sweet sap used to make maple syrup. Matures at heights of 90-120 feet (27.4-36.5m) with a trunk of 24-36 inches (610-914mm).
Colour:
The heartwood is light reddish-brown, the sapwood creamy white with slight reddish-brown tinge. The amount of darker heartwood can vary significantly according to growing region.
Typical uses:
Kitchens, industrial parts, joinery, furniture, flooring.
Source region:
North America
Sugar maple (Acer sacarum) in spectacular October lighting