Most likely silver maple; boxelder or another soft maple are alternatives. The bark-covered, weathered piece is not identifiable to species with confidence from this view.
Likely Acer saccharinum; alternatives include Acer negundo and other Acer species. · Hardwood (deciduous).
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood (deciduous).
- Origin
- If silver maple, eastern and central North America, especially eastern Canada and the eastern/central United States.
- Hardness
- Silver maple: about 700 lbf, Soft. Other maple species may differ.
- Durability
- Slightly Durable; generally vulnerable to decay and insects when exposed outdoors.
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Grain Pattern
Pale, diffuse-porous wood with mostly straight-to-irregular grain; the visible split and weathered end do not show diagnostic figure or a reliable sawing pattern.
Color & Appearance
Exposed wood is cream to pale tan with gray-brown weathering and dark staining; fresh silver maple often darkens toward tan or brown with age. Luster and sapwood/heartwood boundaries are not clear here.
Hardness (Janka)
Silver maple: about 700 lbf, Soft. Other maple species may differ.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable; generally vulnerable to decay and insects when exposed outdoors.
Value & Age
Roughly US$2–6 per board foot for ordinary dry, usable lumber; this bark-covered, irregular piece has no dependable lumber-grade valuation.
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 estimable from the image; surface weathering alone cannot establish the tree’s age or time since cutting.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, turned items, pulp, and general utility lumber.
Geographic Origin
If silver maple, eastern and central North America, especially eastern Canada and the eastern/central United States.
Workability
Usually easy to saw, plane, sand, and glue, though soft maple can tear out or crush and may stain unevenly; predrill near edges for fasteners.
Finish Recommendations
For a confirmed, dry piece, sand evenly and use a sealer before stain; oil, shellac, lacquer, or clear polyurethane are suitable.
Notable Features
The image shows bark, weathering, and a pale split surface but no distinct scent, figure, or diagnostic end grain.