Likely beech; maple or birch are plausible alternatives. The image shows freshly cut logs, but species-level identification is uncertain.

Likely Fagus grandifolia (American beech); alternatives include Acer spp. or Betula spp. · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: American beech is native to eastern North America.
Hardness: American beech: about 1,300 lbf—Hard.
Durability: Slightly Durable; beech is prone to decay and insect attack when exposed to damp conditions.

Identify any wood from a photo, free.

Cut surfaces appear pale and fairly uniform; the visible end grain is too indistinct to assess pores, ring structure, or cut orientation.

Fresh wood is pale cream to light tan, with dark gray-brown bark. Luster and aging color cannot be judged reliably from this image.

American beech: about 1,300 lbf—Hard.

Slightly Durable; beech is prone to decay and insect attack when exposed to damp conditions.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Roughly US$4–8 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried beech; local prices and grade vary. These logs are ungraded and not directly comparable.

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.

Wood Age Estimate: Cannot estimate tree age or time since cutting from the image; the cut faces look fresh, with no clear weathering evidence.

Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, tool handles, turned objects, and veneer.

American beech is native to eastern North America.

Generally machines and finishes well, but can move during drying; predrill near edges to reduce splitting.

Sand evenly and apply oil, lacquer, or polyurethane; use a suitable sealer if an even stain color is desired.

Typically heavy, close-grained, and even-textured; characteristic flecking may appear on quarter-sawn surfaces, not evident here.

Identified September 26, 2026