Red Maple
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Common Name: Red Maple
Distribution: Eastern North America
Color/Appearance: Sapwood color ranges from almost white to a light golden or reddish brown, while the heartwood is a darker reddish brown
Janka Hardness: 950 lbf
Density: 3.16 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 4.0%
Tangential (width): 8.2%,
Volumetric (total): 12.6%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.1
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Reported to cause skin irritation, runny nose and asthma-like respiratory effects
Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no
Common Uses: Veneer, paper (pulpwood), boxes, crates/pallets, musical instruments, turned objects and other small specialty wood items
