A pale pinkish brown lumber with a subdued grain pattern not unlike that of Cherry. Relatively soft and inexpensive, it is very durable when finished with Natural Danish Oils. Not recommended in dark colors as the grain blotches badly. Excellent base for painted and lacquered finishes. From Maine to the Appalachians.
Finest growth is from Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Light reddish-brown in color with a warm easygoing grain that may include small pitch pockets if you're lucky. Hard and dense, this choice works well for almost all designs. From Central America. Extremely hard dense. It's dark burgundy color always impresses.