Botanical Name: Astronium Fraxinifolium Tigerwood grows naturally in the in the neotropical forests of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico. Color ranges from a pale cream to a rich reddish-orange hue in the dramatic streaking pattern that gives the wood its name. Tigerwood has an irregular grain that may be . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Carya iillinoinensis Fast Facts Color: The heartwood of pecan is reddish brown and striped with a deeper brown. The sapwood is white or off white with pink undertones. Grain: The grain of pecan is usually a bit wavy. Variations within Species and Grades: There can be significant differences . . . Read more

Fast Facts Color: Heartwood is vivid reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening to reddish- or purple- brown or black over time. Sapwood is cream-colored. Very uniform in color with a medium luster. Grain: Straight or interlocked with an oily, coarse texture. Variations within Species and Grades: Little variation in color. . . . Read more

Botanical Name: Fraxinus Americana The white ash group is actually made up of a number of species including the American white ash, blue ash green ash, and Oregon ash. The first three are found in the eastern United States, while Oregon ash grows primarily along the Pacific coast. The AmBotanical . . . Read more

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