Most likely silver maple; alternatives include red maple or another soft maple.
Acer saccharinum (alternatives: Acer rubrum or Acer spp.) · Hardwood (deciduous)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood (deciduous)
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially floodplains and moist lowlands.
- Hardness
- About 700 lbf Janka — Soft.
- Durability
- Non-durable; heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and weathering, especially when exposed outdoors.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight to slightly irregular, with visible annual rings; the image shows round-sawn log ends, bark, and radial checking rather than a finished face grain.
Color & Appearance
Pale gray-brown to medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood; subdued luster and little decorative figure. It generally darkens slightly and yellows with age and light.
Hardness (Janka)
About 700 lbf Janka — Soft.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable; heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and weathering, especially when exposed outdoors.
Value & Age
Roughly $2–$5 per board foot for ordinary green or air-dried material; figured or kiln-dried stock may cost more.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be determined from the photograph; the cut logs appear freshly harvested or recently cut, with limited surface oxidation.
Common Uses
Pallets, crates, pulp, utility lumber, interior furniture, cabinetry, turning, and small woodworking projects.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially floodplains and moist lowlands.
Workability
Generally easy to saw, plane, sand, glue, and fasten, though it can tear out locally and may fuzz when machined or turned.
Finish Recommendations
Sand progressively and apply shellac, lacquer, oil, or polyurethane; use a conditioner or washcoat for more even stain absorption.
Notable Features
Lightweight, relatively soft, pale wood with prominent growth rings; bark is gray and shaggy, consistent with silver maple.
