| Scientific Name: | Acer Rubrum, Acer Saccharinum |
| Common Names: | Red Leaf Maple, Silver Leaf Maple |
| Market Availability: | Usually available in 4/4 – 8/4. Limited availability in 10/4 – 16/4 |
| Common Uses: | Cabinets, furniture, mouldings |
| Regional Differences: | Soft Maple from Northern & Eastern regions is more often the Red Leaf variety. Central region Soft Maple, especially from the states of Iowa, Missouri & Illinois are often mainly the Silver Leaf Maple variety. Central Region Silver Leaf Soft Maple often shows a higher heartwood content than Northern Red Leaf Soft Maple. |
| Color Specifications: | Unselected, Sap 1 Face, Brown |
| Grade: | NHLA Standard Grade Rules |
| Defects to consider: | Stain, sticker shadow |
| Alternatives: | Hard Maple, White Birch, Yellow Birch. Soft Maple is often used as a substitute for more expensive species such as Cherry or Walnut. |
| Shipping Weight: | Kiln Dried 3600 lbs/MBF (692 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity: | Kiln Dried 0.42, Green 0.42 |
| Compressive Strength: | (Perpendicular to grain) 1000 psi Red, 740 psi Silver |
| Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 950 Red, 700 Silver |
