COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA and Canada

SAPWOOD COLOR: The color of the sapphire is off-white to light brown.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: It has been reported that the color varies from light brown or pale yellow to light brown or dark brown. Wood can also have a pink hue. Changes in color and water are reported to be significant but are not as intense as in the red oak.

USES: Furniture, Flooring, Decorative Carpentry, Doors, Frames, Railroad Decks, Veneers, Decorative Carpentry, Kitchen Cabinets.

DIMENSION STABILITY: It is reported to have good dimensional stability and minor dimensional change during use.

CHARACTERISTICS: The mature tree tends to be large, with a height of 60 to 80 feet (18 to 24 meters) and a diameter of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 50 cm). For red oak have been recorded heights up to 150 feet (45 m).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA and Canada.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The color of the sapwood may be off-white to greyish-brown or reddish brown.

HEARTWOOD COLOR:  The color varies from pink to light reddish brown and light brown.

USES: Flooring, Furniture, Furniture Parts, kitchen cabinets, veneers, handmade furniture, frames, interior woodwork etc.

DIMENSION STABILITY: It is reported to have moderate dimensional stability and moderate dimensional change in use.

CHARACTERISTICS: White ash is said to be the largest and most important of its 18 different species. Trees often reach a height of 70 to 80 feet (21 to 24 meters), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA and Canada.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The narrow sapphire is almost white.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: It varies from light brown, creamy to very light brown.

USES: High-quality flooring, carpentry and frames, furniture and furniture parts, kitchen cabinets, interior frames, frames, tool handles.

STABILITY OF DIMENSIONS: It is reported to have good dimensional stability.

CHARACTERISTICS: The average tree is reported to be about 80 feet (24 m) in height, and produces a tall trunk that is about 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter. Cherries are said to be large enough for harvesting after 35 to 40 years, while larger trees reach full height in about 100 years.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The narrow sapwood has an off-white to reddish brown color. The wood has also been characterized as creamy pink.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: The heartwood varies from reddish brown to deep red or light reddish brown and darkens when exposed to light. The color variations between the boards are said to be quite significant.

USES: Furniture, high quality carpentry, kitchen cabinets, cornices, frames, floors, doors, ships interiors, musical instruments.

STABILITY OF DIMENSIONS: It is reported to have good dimensional stability.

CHARACTERISTICS: The average tree is reported to be about 80 feet (24 m) in height, and produces a tall trunk that is about 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter. Cherries are said to be large enough for harvesting after 35 to 40 years, while larger trees reach full height in about 100 years.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The narrow sapwood has an off-white to reddish brown color. The wood has also been characterized as creamy pink.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: The heartwood varies from reddish brown to deep red or light reddish brown and darkens when exposed to light. The color variations between the boards are said to be quite significant.

USES: Furniture, high quality carpentry, kitchen cabinets, cornices, frames, floors, doors, ships interiors, musical instruments.

STABILITY OF DIMENSIONS: It is reported to have good dimensional stability.

CHARACTERISTICS: The tree is large enough and is reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m) with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States

SAPWOOD: The sapphire is white in color with a reddish tint.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: The heartwood is uniformly light to dark reddish brown.

USES: Flooring, furniture, musical instruments, tool handles, handmade furniture, kitchen cabinets, frames, interior carpentry (stairs, handrails, cornices and doors)

STABILITY OF DIMENSIONS: It is reported to have moderate dimensional stability.

STRENGTH PROPERTIES: The species has a high flexural strength when it has about 12 percent moisture content. It compares favorably with teak, which also has a large bend. It's heavy.

CHARACTERISTICS: Pine is durable wood. The size of the trees varies from small, northern parts of the growing area to medium trees with a height of 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 m²) and a trunk diameter of 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The sapwood is almost white to yellowish, orange-white, or pale yellow. Width is variable.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: The clearly defined heartwood has various shades of yellow and orange to reddish brown or light brown.

USES: Fiberboard, Particleboard, Railways, veneers, plywood, paper products, etc.

CHARACTERISTICS: A tree, usually with a large trunk, has been reported to reach a height of about 60 to 100 feet (18 to 30 m) when it matures, with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States.

SAPWOOD COLOR: The sapwood is described as a creamy white or light brown color and merges somewhat gradually into the heartwood.

HEARTWOOD COLOR: The heartwood ranges from creamy white to soft reddish brown.

USES: Furniture, moldings, kitchen cabinets, office furniture, plywood, wardrobes, cornice, interior woodworking, musical instruments.

STABILITY OF DIMENSIONS: It is reported to have good dimensional stability.