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Hardwood Species Guide

Get to Know Hardwoods

Whether you’re selecting hardwood for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, millwork, or architectural projects, choosing the right species starts with understanding its unique characteristics. Explore NWH’s comprehensive hardwood species guide to compare color, grain, hardness, workability, and common applications, helping you confidently select the best North American hardwood for your next project.

Compare the mechanical and working properties of common North American hardwoods.

Premium Alder Swatch

Alder

Red Alder, native to the Pacific Northwest, has a uniform honey color with...

Knotty Alder

Knotty Alder

Discover the rustic allure of Knotty Alder, whose unique knots and...

Basswood

Basswood

Basswood is a lightweight, easily worked hardwood from the...

Cherry Hardwood Lumber Swatch

Cherry

Cherry, a premium hardwood from the Eastern U.S., is valued for...

Hickory Hardwood Lumber Swatch

Hickory

Hickory, harvested from the Glacial and Appalachian regions, is recognized for...

Hard Maple

Hard Maple is a highly regarded hardwood from both the Glacial and...

Soft Maple

Originating from the Appalachian region, Soft Maple is a lighter, pliable, but...

Pacific Coast Maple

Pacific Coast Maple, known for its creamy color and even texture, is...

Poplar Hardwood Lumber

Poplar

Yellow Poplar thrives in the Eastern United States, growing quickly and...

Roble rojo Glacial Superior-NWH

Red Oak

Red Oak, sourced from the Glacial and Appalachian regions, stands out for...

Walnut

Walnut, sourced from the central and eastern U.S., is celebrated for...

White Oak Hardwood Lumber

White Oak

White Oak, a robust hardwood from the Eastern U.S., is valued for...

African Mahogany Hardwood Lumber Swatch

African Mahogany

African Mahogany, known for its workability and stunning appearance, is...

Sapele Hardwood Lumber

Sapele

Sapele, an African hardwood, is renowned for its remarkable durability and fine...

Wenge Hardwood Lumber

Wenge

Wenge, an exotic and dense African hardwood, is distinguished by...

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