American hardwoods thrive in our country’s temperate climates. Hardwood lumber comes from deciduous trees that go dormant in the winter and tend to lose their leaves. There are hundreds of hardwood varieties that grow in the temperate climates of the U.S., but most hardwoods in the U.S. come from areas east of the Mississippi River. Our American Hardwood listings include:
- Aromatic Red Cedar
- Ash Lumber
- Basswood Lumber
- Beech Lumber
- Birch Lumber
- Cherry Lumber
- Elm Lumber
- Gum Lumber
- Hackberry Lumber
- Hickory / Pecan Lumber
- Maple Lumber
- Poplar Lumber
- Red Oak Lumber
- White Oak Lumber
- Sassafras Lumber
- Sycamore Lumber
- Walnut Lumber
- Willow Lumber
Commercial availability of hardwoods is dependent on availability and the cost of getting it to the marketplace. Other natural elements such as; soil, amount of rain, temperature, etc., influence the availability of different types of hardwood lumber as well.
Commercially available U.S. hardwoods are crafted into furniture, cabinetry, woodwork and built-ins. Other products are produced from hardwoods as well, including baseball bats, railroad ties, retaining walls, barrels, pallets and much more depending on price and availability.
The US Forest Service reported in 2008 that the volume of American hardwoods is 90 percent larger than it was 50 years ago. Currently, nearly twice as much hardwood grows as is harvested every year. U.S. hardwoods are a green AND sustainable material.
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