Likely hard maple (sugar maple); birch is a possible alternative.

Acer saccharum (likely); birch alternatives include Betula spp. · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: Sugar maple is native to eastern North America, especially the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Hardness: 1,450 lbf Janka — Hard.
Durability: Non-durable; heartwood has limited decay resistance and is susceptible to insects and moisture damage.

Identify any wood from a photo, free.

Mostly straight, fine, even grain with subtle diffuse-porous texture; no prominent figure is visible. The broad, plain faces may be flat-sawn.

Pale cream to light tan with slight gray-brown variation and a subdued luster. Maple commonly yellows or ambers with age and light exposure.

1,450 lbf Janka — Hard.

Non-durable; heartwood has limited decay resistance and is susceptible to insects and moisture damage.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Approximately US$5–10 per board foot for common, clear hard-maple lumber; grade and region affect price.

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 be reliably estimated from this image; the surface appears clean and relatively unweathered.

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, butcher blocks, turning, and musical instruments.

Sugar maple is native to eastern North America, especially the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.

Machines and finishes well, though dense stock can burn and figured grain may tear out. Pre-drilling is useful for fasteners.

Sand evenly and use clear varnish, lacquer, or oil; a conditioner or washcoat can help prevent blotching with stain.

Fine, uniform texture and pale appearance; the image shows no distinctive scent, figure, or end grain for confirmation.

Identified September 23, 2026