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Find Your

Match

Species Guide

Species

Guide

Discover the perfect hardwood for your design needs with our comprehensive species guide! From Alder to Walnut, explore each species' physical properties, growth patterns, and tips for working with them. Click on any species to see its common uses in furniture, flooring, and more. Can't find the species you want locally? We've got you covered with information on similar options to help you choose responsibly. Dive in and make the best choice for your next masterpiece!

Meet the species

Alder
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Alder

Ash
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Ash

Basswood
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Basswood

Beech
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Beech

Birch
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Birch

Cherry
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Cherry

Hickory
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Hickory

Hard Maple
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Hard Maple

Soft Maple
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Soft Maple

Red Oak
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Red Oak

White Oak
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White Oak

Poplar
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Poplar

Sap Gum
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Sap Gum

Walnut
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Walnut

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Did You Know?

Between 1953 and 2017, the volume of U.S. hardwood growing stock increased over 130%.

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