Soft Maple

Species Introduction

Maple belongs to the Aceraceae family, characterized by moderate hardness, dense wood, and a fine luster. Its grain often exhibits bird's eye or tiger stripe patterns, with colors ranging from creamy white to light reddish-brown, giving a light, refreshing, and elegant feel.

Production Areas and Distribution

This hardwood maple species can grow to heights of 50 to 80 feet and is abundant in the northeastern United States and northeastern Canada. Hard maple has a fine, uniform grain that is typically straight but can also be wavy. The color of hard maple ranges from white to creamy to light reddish or golden.

Applications

Maple wood is hard and possesses excellent impact resistance and wear resistance, making it a popular material for manufacturing furniture, flooring, and sports equipment such as baseball bats.