Wood Types Chart
Introduction
The characteristics provide a general overview of the wood's appearance and common uses, but it's important to note that the properties of wood can vary depending on factors such as the specific species, growth conditions, and how it's processed. And many species you can find in many different uses other than the ones listed here.
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Hardwood Chart
| Name | Scientific Name | Variations / Subspecies | Characteristics |
| Oak | Quercus spp. | White Oak, Red Oak | Varies in color (white to red), strong, durable, used in furniture, flooring, and cabinets. |
| Maple | Acer spp. | Sugar Maple, Red Maple | Creamy white to pale reddish-brown, fine grain, used in furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. |
| Cherry | Prunus spp. | Black Cherry | Rich reddish-brown, fine grain, used in fine furniture and cabinetry. |
| Walnut | Juglans spp. | Black Walnut | Dark chocolate brown to purplish-black, fine grain, used in high-end furniture. |
| Ash | Fraxinus spp. | White Ash, Black Ash | Pale yellow to light brown, strong, used in tool handles, sports equipment, and flooring. |
| Hickory | Carya spp. | Pecan, Shagbark Hickory | Varies in color (white to reddish-brown), hard and tough, used in tool handles and flooring. |
| Birch | Betula spp. | Yellow Birch, Paper Birch | Creamy white to light brown, fine grain, used in plywood and furniture. |
| Mahogany | Swietenia spp. | African Mahogany | Rich reddish-brown, fine grain, used in high-quality furniture and veneers. |
| Teak | Tectona grandis | Golden-brown to dark brown, oily and durable, used in outdoor furniture and boat building. | |
| Beech | Fagus spp. | American Beech | Light reddish-brown, fine grain, used in furniture and cabinetry. |
| Poplar | Populus spp. | Yellow Poplar | Pale yellow to light green, easy to work with, used in furniture frames and moldings. |
| Sycamore | Platanus spp. | American Sycamore | Creamy white with mottled bark, used in veneers, furniture, and butcher blocks. |
| Cedar | Cedrus spp. | Western Red Cedar | Reddish-brown, aromatic, resistant to decay, used in outdoor construction and lining closets. |
| Redwood | Sequoia sempervirens | Reddish-brown, lightweight, decay-resistant, used in outdoor applications. | |
| Pine | Pinus spp. | Southern Yellow Pine, Eastern White Pine | Varies by species, often used in construction and furniture. |
| Gum | Eucalyptus spp. | Variable color, durable, used in flooring, furniture, and pulpwood. | |
| African Mahogany | Khaya spp. | Light to reddish-brown, fine grain, used in furniture and joinery. | |
| Iroko | Milicia excelsa | Golden to medium brown, durable, used in boat building and outdoor furniture. | |
| Cherry | Prunus spp. | Variable color, fine grain, used in woodworking and cabinetry. | |
| Sapele | Entandrophragma cylindricum | Reddish-brown to dark brown, interlocked grain, used in furniture and veneers. |