Hard Maple
Acer Saccharum

Source: Vermont

Tree Data

The official tree of several states including Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and New York, Sugar maple grows to a height of 70 to 120 feet (21 to 37 m), with a diameter of about 24 to 36 inches (60 to 9o cm).

Sapwood Color

The sapwood is white in color, with a reddish tinge.

Heartwood Color

The heartwood is uniformly pale reddish brown or light tan. Bird's-eye maple, a form of white or sugar maple, usually exhibits two colors, a whitish background with brownish dots at irregular intervals. The dots, which are rarely solid, usually have a circular rim that is of a different color than the center, rather like an eye. The dots are believed to be the starting-points of new side branches that may or may not have actually grown out from the trunk of the tree.

Grain

Sugar maple grain is typically straight, but it can also be curly or wavy. The wood is described as close-grained and subdued, sometimes with decorative figuring including, bird's eye, maple burl, blistered, leaf, and fiddleback.

Texture

The wood has a very fine and even texture.

Odor

There is no distinct odor or taste. (Source--Woods of the World Pro Version)