From the United States and Canada. The sapwood is white with a reddish tinge. The heartwood color is uniformly light reddish brown.
Grain is straight but occasionally curly or wavy.
Bird's-eye figure is present. Flecks caused by insects may also be present in the wood. The wood is very fine and even textured. Common uses include bowling pins, decorative veneer, flooring, lumber, handles, windows, baskets, casks, drum sticks, figured veneer, fine furniture, cabinets, organ pipes, pianos , sounding boards, sporting goods, xylophones. Carbide cutter recommended.