| THE TREE |
| Natural Range | Southeast Canada and the Eastern U.S., from Maine to northern Florida, and from the Eastern Seaboard to the Mississippi River Valley. |
| Stature | Grows to heights of 120 feet and diameters of nearly 4 feet. |
| THE WOOD |
| Appearance | The sapwood is white with a reddish cast; the heartwood ranges from a light to a dark reddish-brown. |
| Weight | 45 lbs/ft3 @ 12% moisture content |
| Hardness | 1300 lbf (kiln-dried) |
| Workability | Pre-boring necessary for nails and screws but holds nails and screws well. Steam-bends easily. Takes paint and transparent finishes well. Somewhat difficult to glue. |
| Durability | In most applications, it is hard enough to resist dents and dings. If untreated, the wood decays easily. |
