Maple – ENGLISH
- Europe
- Hardwood
- Non-durable
English Maple (Acer campestre, commonly known as field maple) is a native European hardwood that is pale cream to light golden-brown in colour, often with a subtle natural lustre. It has a fine, even texture with a generally straight grain, though it can occasionally show slight figuring. The wood is hard, dense and tough for its size, offering good strength and wear resistance. It machines cleanly and takes a smooth finish, but like other maples it is not naturally durable in damp or exposed conditions.
In the timber industry, English maple is used for furniture, interior joinery, flooring, cabinetry and turned components where a fine, light-coloured hardwood is desired. It is also valued for decorative applications such as veneers, panelling and inlay work, as well as for small specialist items including tool handles and musical instrument parts. Its attractive pale appearance and fine texture make it particularly suited to contemporary interior design and high-quality bespoke woodworking.
Suitable for:
Decorative and inlay
Furniture, cabinet making, bars and worktops
Turnery and wood ware
