A number of varieties of the beech tree can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The American Beech is the only native variety found in North America. Beech typically grows in the eastern portion of the United States and in eastern Canadian provinces. The largest production of beech . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Koompassia malaccenis. Fast Facts Color: Kempas heartwood is very light in color, usually white to light yellow. Kempas sapwood is more orange to red or reddish brown. Over time and with exposure to UV light, the floor will darken to a more reddish color. Grain: The grain is . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Dipterocarpus spp Fast Facts Color: The heartwood of Asian mahogany is usually a reddish brown, although some variations are expected because of the many varieties. These variations can range from a deep pink to a purplish red. The sapwood of the Asian mahogany is lighter and may have . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Myroxylon, Balsamum Fast Facts Color: Santos mahogany is a dark reddish brown. Grain: The grain of this lumber is even and close together or, if quarter sawn, may have a striped appearance. Variations within Species and Grades: There is moderate variation of color within boards. Hardness/Janka: The Janka . . . Read more

Merbau is an exotic hardwood that is typically found in Pacific Ocean islands and Southeast Asia. Trees may reach a height of up to 160 feet. The tree thrives in the wet settings such as swamps, floodplains, riverbanks, and rain forests. Some of the trees can be found in the . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Acer sachharum Fast Facts Color: The heartwood of maple ranges from a light reddish brown to a cream color while the sapwood tends to be a paler cream or white. Grain: The grain of maple is quite closed and uniform with a medium figuring. Highly figured boards are . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa Mesquite has the reputation as the hardest North American wood. As such, it is a common choice for hardwood floors, furniture, and even curing meat. When used for flooring, it is a strong, durable choice, weighing in at more than three pounds per square foot, at . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Betula Yellow birch and sweet birch are the two forms most commonly used for flooring, although silver birch is also used to a lesser degree. These trees are generally grown in the Lake States and throughout the Northeast, although they can also be found along the Appalachian Mountains . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Guibourtia demeusei The bubinga tree is found West Africa, typically in the areas of Gabon and Cameroon. The trees can grow in height from 130 to 170 feet and can have a trunk diameter of six and a half feet. The wood ranges from a pinkish red when . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Prunus Serotina American Cherry, also known as Black Cherry is a common hardwood floor choice for many homes. While it is not as popular as other species such as oak or maple, it is a beautiful hardwood that adds a warm touch to any décor. It is also . . . Read more