Wood Species
White Pine
Towering icon of our historic forest, famed for its smooth grain, soft colors, strength, and ease of use.
Black Ash
Minnesota's classically grained hardwood, with gentle dark color and gorgeous character.
Birch
Classic hardwood of the Great North Woods with white and red/brown colors, rich dark knots and
tight characteristics.
Basswood
Loved by many for the stark contrast of its off-white and deep brown colors, a favorite for paneling.
White Cedar
Far superior to non-native Cedars, impressively stable to stand the tests of time and weather.
Red Oak
North America's most abundant hardwood, displaying a uniquely Northern Minnesota tight grain and shade of Red.
Bur (White) Oak
Known as Bur (White) Oak, our northwoods take on this historic wood, excelling in dark color consistency and hardness.
Hard Maple
Famed for its sugary sap and bright yellow autumn foliage, with brilliant white and brown tones and
scattered mineral streaks, one of our hardest woods.
Soft Maple
Cherished for brilliant red fall colors, medium density compared to its sugary cousin, great for both clear finishes and painting.
Tamarack
The tightest character of any our woods, consistently tan in color with subtle knots, an impressively hard and durable conifer.
Elm
Fighting to make a comeback to our forest, a rare native wood with a story and exciting character.
Balm of Gilead
Dark heartwood, light texture and light weight make this special wood beautiful and easy to use.
