Maple

Maple (Acer saccharum, commonly known as Rock or Sugar Maple) is a medium to hard density fine-grained wood with a smooth uniform texture. The growth rings of this wood are narrow and lightly contrasted. Its sapwood color varies from beige that is nearly white, to an off-white tone, sometimes with a golden or reddish tinge. Thus, making it one of the lightest hardwood species. Its coloration tone alters slightly over time, becoming more golden hued. According to the Janka test, hardness rating of this wood is 1450.