Soft Maple // Acer rubrum
Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint wellColor Range
Cream white to reddish brown.Other Names
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water mapleSome Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwoodWhat's the Tree Like?
A popular, fast growing decorative tree. Matures to about 60-90 feet in height and 30" in diameter.Soft Maple grows in North America