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Soft Maple is a generic term that does not refer to any specific species, but is used broadly to differentiate it from Hard Maple. The identity of Soft Maple varies geographically. For Horizon’s purposes, the terms Soft Maple and Red Maple are used interchangeably. The grain of this wood runs from straight to wavy with a fine, even texture. Like its cousin, Hard Maple, this wood does occasionally present with some dandy figured or curly patterns. Color ranges from light golden to reddish brown.
Overview
Common Names
Hard Maple, Sugar Maple, Rock Maple
Scientific Name
Acer rubrum
Distribution
Eastern North America
Janka Hardness
950 lbf
Shrinkage
Radial: 4%, Tangential: 8.2%, Volumetric: 12.6%
Average Dried Weight
3.5 lbs/bdft
Tree Size
65-100 ft tall, 2-3 ft dbh
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