Maple, Soft

Scientific Name: Acer

Other Names: Red or Silver Maple

Type: Domestic Hardwood

Origin: Eastern US and Canada

Appearance: Creamy-white to light beige sapwood with tannish-brown heartwood.

Characteristics: Straight, close grain with fine texture. Well suited for most furniture and cabinet applications though it is not as dense and strong as hard maple. Frequently displays tiger stripe figure.

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