Most likely mature silver maple; alternative: red maple or another urban maple.
Acer saccharinum (alternative: Acer rubrum) · Hardwood (deciduous)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood (deciduous)
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America; commonly planted in urban and riparian settings.
- Hardness
- Silver maple: about 750 lbf, Soft classification; red maple: about 950 lbf, Medium.
- Durability
- Slightly durable; maple heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure.
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Grain Pattern
Not assessable from bark alone; maple typically has fine, generally straight grain with diffuse pores and occasional wavy figure.
Color & Appearance
Interior wood is usually pale cream to light brown with subtle luster; bark appearance cannot reliably indicate heartwood color or aging.
Hardness (Janka)
Silver maple: about 750 lbf, Soft classification; red maple: about 950 lbf, Medium.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly durable; maple heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure.
Value & Age
Roughly $3–8 per board foot for ordinary silver maple lumber; figured or high-grade material may cost more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Not reliably determinable from a photograph; trunk size suggests a mature tree, but age may range widely.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boxes, pallets, veneer, turned objects, and pulp.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America; commonly planted in urban and riparian settings.
Workability
Generally machines and sands well, though silver maple can be soft and fuzzy; maple may burn when machined and can split during fastening.
Finish Recommendations
Sand carefully and use a washcoat or pre-stain conditioner to reduce blotching; oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane are suitable.
Notable Features
Fast-growing tree with distinctive gray, flaky or shaggy bark; wood identification requires leaves, twigs, or a cut surface.
