Thickness: 4/4 – 8/4

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Grades: FAS/1F, 1 Common, 2 Common

 

Other Common Names: Red Gum, Sap Gum, Sweet Gum

 

General Description: The sapwood of American Gum tends to be wide and is white to light pink, while the heartwood is reddish brown, often with darker streaks. The wood has irregular grain, usually interlocked, which produces an attractive grain figure. It has a fine uniform texture.

 

Distribution: The gums are an important part of the Eastern hardwood forests, and are found throughout the Southeastern USA. When sorted for color, Red Gum (majority heartwood) is more limited in its availability.

 

Common Uses: Cabinet making, furniture parts, doors, internal joinery, strips and moldings. Used in some export markets with stained finishes as a walnut or mahogany substitute.