Color
Heartwood is mostly reddish brown. Sapwood is generally pale white.

Grain
Mostly closed, straight grain. Fine, uniform texture. Coarser than European Beech.

Variations
Only one species is native to the United States. Moderate to high color variation between boards.

Finishing
May be difficult to stain.

Origin
North America

Availability
Moderately available

Source: National Wood Flooring Association