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Category: Hardwood Species List

Alder

Botanical Name: Alnus Alder is generally found in North America, mostly in the Pacific Northwest, typically between California and Alaska. Hardwood harvested in North America is referred to as domestic, which is less expensive than the imported exotic hardwoods. There are many species of alder in the world and the most frequently used in woodworking today . . . Read more

Ash, White

Botanical Name: Fraxinus Americana The white ash group presents numerous species (for example: the American white ash, blue ash, green ash and Oregon ash). While the American white ash, blue ash and green ash can be find in the eastern United States, the Oregon ash grows mainly along the Pacific coast. . . . Read more

Beech

Botanical Name: Fagus grandifolia Beech trees grow throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The American Beech is found in North America where it generally grows in the eastern portion of the United States and in eastern Canadian provinces. The largest production of beech trees for lumber is in the Central and Middle . . . Read more

Birch

Botanical Name: Betula Yellow birch and sweet birch are the two forms frequently used for floorings. These are typically found in the Lake States and throughout the Northeast, although they can also be found along the Appalachian Mountains down through northern Georgia. Yellow birch’s color ranges from a light yellow . . . Read more

Bubinga

Botanical Name: Guibourtia demeusei The bubinga trees are found in West Africa, generally in the areas of Gabon and Cameroon. Those trees grow in height from 130 to 170 feet and can have a trunk diameter of six and a half feet. When discussing about the colors, the wood ranges . . . Read more

Cherry, American (aka Black)

Botanical Name: Prunus Serotina American Cherry, also known as Black Cherry It is also referred to as: North American Cherry, Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Whiskey Cherry, Rum Cherry, and Black Chokecherry.   This a popular hardwood floor choice for many customers. While it is not as favored as other species . . . Read more

Brazilian Cherry (aka Jatoba)

Botanical Name: Prunus Serotina American Cherry, also known as Black Cherr. It is also referred to as: North American Cherry, Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Whiskey Cherry, Rum Cherry, and Black Chokecherry. Brazilian Cherry is a commonly used as hardwood flooring. While it is not as famous as other species such . . . Read more

Cypress, Australian

Australian Cypress is a perfect choice of wood flooring for customers who are looking for a light colored floor. It is considered a softwood, dark knots occur throughout the wood naturally, and the wood does not darken drastically when exposed to light as some other species do. Australian Cypress is . . . Read more

Hickory

Fast Facts Color: The color varies from light cream to a darker amber, and will darken slightly and amber over time. Always remember that exposure to UV light speeds the darkening/ambering process. Grain: It is somewhat a rough texture. Variations within Species and Grades: There are high levels of color variation within . . . Read more

Mahogany, Asian

Botanical Name: Dipterocarpus spp Fast Facts Color: is generally a reddish brown, although some variations are expected. These variations can range from a deep pink to a purplish red. Remember that the sapwood of the Asian mahogany is lighter and may have grey or yellow tint. Grain: is usually straight but may have . . . Read more