From the United States and Canada. The sapwood is white with a reddish tinge. The heartwood color is uniformly light reddish brown.
Grain is curly or wavy.
The wood is very fine and even textured. Fibbleback figure is present. 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, violins, xylophones. Good turning characteristics.