Medium - based on the pale, uniform color and fine-textured grain pattern typical of North American maple. confidenceIdentify wood
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Northeastern and Midwestern North America
- Hardness
- 1450 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Non-durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly wavy grain with a fine, uniform texture.
Color & Appearance
Creamy white to light reddish-brown heartwood with little variation between sapwood and heartwood.
Hardness (Janka)
1450 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 3.50 to 6.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated to be relatively newly milled or modern commercial stock based on surface appearance and attached pricing tag.
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; generally abundant and sustainably harvested.
Common Uses
Flooring, furniture, cabinetry, bowling alleys, butcher blocks, and musical instruments.
Geographic Origin
Northeastern and Midwestern North America
Workability
Can be challenging to machine due to burning when routed or shaped, but glues, turns, and finishes well.
Finish Recommendations
Takes stains and finishes exceptionally well, though a pre-stain wood conditioner is often recommended to prevent blotching.
Notable Features
Known for its high density, excellent shock resistance, and ability to accept fine details in turning and carving.
Identified August 29, 2026
