Maple (Ambrosia)

Common Name(s)

Ambrosia Maple

Scientific Name

Acer saccharum

Tree Distribution

Northeastern North America

Tree Size

80-115 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

1450 lbf

Appearance

Much like Spalted Maple and other forms of figured maple, Ambrosia Maple is technically not a specific species of Maple, but rather a general description of any type of Maple that has been infested by ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore into the tree, and with it bring fungus that discolors the wood. Ambrosia Maple is considered a decorative feature which gives the wood additional character, and is sometimes available for purchase.

Grain / Texture

Grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Has a fine, even texture.

Pricing / Availability

Regular Hard Maple should be moderately priced, though slightly more expensive than Soft Maple. Also, figured pieces such as birdseye, curl, or quilt are likely to be much more expensive.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com