Other Names Also known as alligator tree, bilsted, redgum, sapgum, starleaf gum, liquidambar, hazel pine, and satin walnut.
Sources Grows in eastern half of United States.
Appearance Interlocked, irregular grain with a fine uniform texture and satiny luster. Noted for figured grain which often forms a ribbon stripe. Physical Props Rates moderate in hardness, weight, strength, stiffness, and shock resistance. Low decay resistance and dimensional stability. Working Props Works quite easily with machine or hand tools.