The species is monoecious individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant and is pollinated by insects. Big leaf maple, or big leaf maple burl, woods are not subject to special restrictions by any united states government agency. Temperate regions of north america average dried weight. I learned that my vine maple experiment failed because i improperly tapped the tree, at. Figured big leaf maple curly or quilted or burly maple from the pacific northwest.
Bigleaf maple acer macrophyllum, more commonly known as pacific coast maple or western maple, is the largest maple in canada. Maples falling victim to backwoods thieves the seattle times. This is a fresh addition to the standard new sibling fare, and young naturalists will identify with maples adventurous and tender spirit. It is native to western north america, mostly near the pacific coast, from southernmost alaska to southern california. Big leaf maple is not highly valued as lumber material. For more information, please see the article on the. Soft maple the wood database lumber identification. Acer macrophyllum oregon maple, bigleaf maple, oregon. Hi kelly that sounds to me like it might be big leaf maple. Among some native american tribes, the tree was known as paddle tree, as it was apparently the perfect wood from which to make canoe paddles. Big leaf maple is a prolific reproducer, both because the fruits travel like helicopters in the wind, and because the roots sprout vigorously when the tree is cut.
Soft maple is a commercial term meant to differentiate the wood of some types of maple from hard maple acer saccharum distribution. As the common name claims, the leaves of this species are big. Bigleaf maple acer macrophyllum oregon wood innovation center. We have over 250 species of woods and more than 9,000 handcurated selections offering hobbiests, craftworkers and designers countless options to match any project or style. Live edge big leaf maple wood slabs have an offwhite spawood and a golden to reddish brown heartwood.
Some stands are also found inland in the foothills of the sierra nevada mountains of central california, and a tiny population occurs in central idaho. Bigleaf maples are the only maple large enough to be used for lumber in the pacific northwest. Usda nrcs national plant data center alternative names oregon maple, broad leaf maple, bigleaf maple uses ethnobotanic. Get info on maple leaf book exchange in issaquah, wa 98027. It has the distinction of having the largest leaf of the maplesup to 15 in diameter. Since quilted maple is not a distinct species, the written information and images below are for bigleaf maple acer macrophyllum. Big leaf maple can grow 9 feet in a single year and it can live as long as 300 years. Bigleaf maple firewood how does bigleaf maple firewood burn. Maple leaf 2 wood craft shape, unfinished wood, diy project. It will have more reddish color than hard maple or soft maple, and a lot of character in the grain.
To the untrained eye, one big leaf maple looks like the other. Bigleaf maple gets its name from the extremely large palmate shaped leaves that are up to 12 inches in width. Below are variety of articles, tables, comparisons, charts and so forth, all dealing with various technical considerations that one may wish to think about prior to commencing a build. Birdseye maple the wood database lumber identification. You can collect sap from this tree to make maple syrup. Jenna boles, greene county public library, beavercreek, oh. It is the only western maple that reaches commercial size, yet its potential as a commercial species has not been fully recognized.
Bigleaf maple, broadleaf maple, maple, oregon maple, pacific coast maple, western maple. Acer macrophyllum is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m 98ft by 12 m 39ft at a fast rate. It is found in the coastal regions of pacific north america from the southwestern. Products, services or species listings include big leaf maple. They were produced by the royal canadian mint rcm in 2007, at their ottawa facility where the first bml produced remains in storage. Usda nrcs national plant data center alternative names oregon maple, broad leaf maple, big leaf maple uses ethnobotanic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It is considered to be in the grouping of soft maples, and its wood is lighter, softer, and weaker than that of hard maple.
See more ideas about wood species, hardwood and wood. Treegirl big leaf maple acer macrophyllum treegirl. The tree likes sun to halfshade at the location and the soil should be all permeable soils, floodplains, tolerates soil lacking in nutrients. Bigleaf maple is second to red alder among native hardwood species in abundance and in commercial importance in the pacific northwest. It can have a very intense figure including blister, quilted, curl, and burl. Wood database and searchable library big leaf maple acer macrophyllum. The wood is not as hard or sturdy as other types of wood but is still very good wood for decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, and certain types of furniture. Big leaf maple has the largest leaves of any maple, typically 1530 cm 5. The inner bark was often dried and ground into a powder and then used as a thickener in soups or mixed with cereals when mixing bread. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Its deciduous leaves are also the largest of any maple, ranging from 4 to 14 in. Mature bigleaf maple trees range from 50 to 100 ft.
It wasnt until i moved to wisconsin for college, almost 10 years later, that i actually talked with someone who made maple syrup. For a maple tree with large leaves, the big leaf maple fits the bill. Each leaf on this deciduous tree can be up to two feet wide. Acer macrophyllum oregon maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple. It is in flower in april, and the seeds ripen in october. In the early hours of 27 march 2017, a big maple leaf was stolen from the munzkabinett coin cabinet of the bode museum in berlin, germany. Curly big leaf maple live edge tabletops sanded to 100 grit top 10641. It grows exclusively in the southwest corner of british columbia. Bigleaf maple is a large deciduous broadleaf tree that grows mainly close to the pacific coast from southern alaska to southern california. Aug 09, 2016 we make maple baseboard and trim, stair treads, riser and nosing, provide maple heat registers, and even provided wood for a line of maple pencil holders recently. Bigleaf maple acer macrophyllum pursh plant symbol acma3 contributed by. Guitarwood crime spree the western big leaf maple tree is at the center of a web of crime in the pacific northwest.
Because of the bright sunny color of maple, and its ability to light up whatever space it resides in, it is a popular choice for any space that needs a little bit more light. This big leaf maple is a wood of importance in the pacific northwest, second to red alder among native hardwood species in abundance and commercial importance. Figured big leaf maple acer macrophyllum this tree is native to the pacific northwest. See the article on hardwood anatomy for definitions of endgrain features. The maple leaf bookstore is friendly, great selection a. Other popular species include black locust, california redwood, madrone, oregon myrtle and white oak. See breeding system for a more detailed explanation of bigleaf. Bigleaf maple identification of common north american woods. In the fall, the leaves turn to gold and yellow, often to spectacular effect against the backdrop of evergreen conifers. This is another reason that maple is such a fun wood for those who seek a creative flare in their projects. The wood of sugar maple and black maple is known as hard maple. Bigleaf maple firewood produces only a moderate amount of heat. The wood has been used to make piano frames and the tree can be tapped for maple syrup. The wood is prized by craftsmen to make fine furniture, flooring, musical instruments, carved bowls, and veneer.
Maple leaf book exchange in issaquah, wa 98027 citysearch. The tree is a deciduous tree, it will be up to 30 40 m 99 1 ft high. Quilted maple the wood database lumber identification. Acer macrophyllum best characteristics for identification. Veneer, paper pulpwood, boxes, cratespallets, musical instruments, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items. It is a hardwood although it has fewer btus than a lot of other hardwoods. It is a medium sized tree, typically 80100 feet tall with diameters of 23 feet. This may be nicholss debut picture book, but the only thing green about this effort is the perfect shade of a maple leaf. I put a small chunk of madrona in our fire place and it took me a half hour to get it burning and producing heat vs bigleaf maple would take 10 minutes or less to produce heat although that chunk of madrona with no knots, it burned for a our and half and a peace of maple. In fall theyll turn lovely shades of yellow or yelloworange, adding color to your garden. Bigleaf maple endgrain 10x bigleaf maple endgrain 1x porosity.
Much like birdseye maple, the figure on quilted maple becomes most pronounced when the board has been flatsawn, which is the opposite of curly maple. Your source for lumber, veneer and sawmill services. Lumber and veneer especially when figured grain is present. To the untrained eye, one bigleaf maple looks like the other. Big leaf maple natural live edge slabs shop at berkshire. Unpopular poplars and a maple the urban naturalist. The highest grade quilted maple is most commonly seen in bigleaf maple. It is a hard, heavy, attractive wood thats generally used for higher value, appearancegrade products, such as flooring, cabinetry and furniture, as well as turnings, musical instruments and interior. They are common in the big leaf maple of the west coast. The tree likes sun to halfshade at the location and the soil should be all permeable soils, floodplains, tolerates soil lacking in.
The flowers are yellow to light green in long clusters and appear before the tree leafs out. Wood from the big leaf maple tree serves many purposes. Plant guide welcome to the plants database usda plants. Exchange quest crimsonwood exchange quest orbis exchange quest showa profession items.
The bigleaf maple is an excellent shade tree when grown in a large enough location with ample watering. We have the largest selection of rare hardwoods from around the world. Bigleaf maple is a commercially important hardwood timber for the united states west coast, where it is virtually the only commercial maple species in the region. Lengths are not listed due to varying stock, please add to cart to receive an official quote from our sales team. Bigleaf maple the wood database lumber identification. Bigleaf maple is appropriately named, as its leaves illustrated below are the largest of any maple, commonly reaching an overall width of 6 to 12 inches 1530 cm across. Quilted maple is so named for its resemblance to patchwork patterns seen on fabric quilts. One of the nice thing about big leaf maple over woods like oak and madrone is it is easier to get going in the fire place.
The rarer the species, the more often the wood will be a central part of. Sugar maple acer saccharum and red maple acer rubrum are most commonly tapped, but several other species of maple as well as birch, walnut, and hickory can also be used. Clusters of round curls that grow into balls on the sides of trees, are known as burls. Feb 06, 20 homemade bigleaf maple syrup when i was nine years old i ravenously read the laura ingles wilder books and was quickly enamored by the pioneer lifestyle of the ingles family, especially the stories about lauras early life in the wisconsin woods, and almanzos life in the forests of new york. However, i realize that inherent in working with wood is the killing of a part of the natural world that may be slow to return and if i become deeply concerned about this fact, i will have to find a new hobby. See more ideas about wood species, wood and hardwood. Natural edges, bark inclusions and internal voids may be present and are not considered defects in fact, they usually add character to a piece. Click on the company names below to view their product listings and contact information. Shipping currently not available to canada or australia. The moderately hard wood has been much used for veneer in furniture production. Big leaf maple grows in the pacific northwest, unlike the other varieties, which are more commonly found in the eastern us and canada. The sapwood of the maples is commonly white with a slight reddishbrown. Bigleaf maple has the largest leaves of any north american maple, ranging from 4 to 10 inches 1025 cm across 99,8.
Apr 17, 20 fruits are shaped like 2 wings attached in a v pattern, and are 12 inches across. Woodfinder found 81 suppliers in our database that match your search criteria. Big leaf maple burl acer macrophyllum has figure consisting of swirly, unpredictable grain patterns with light to dark variations of cream brown to dark brown color. Jun 03, 2007 guitar wood crime spree the western big leaf maple tree is at the center of a web of crime in the pacific northwest. The most common species of figured wood from the pacific northwest is big leaf maple. The bigleaf maple is botanically called acer macrophyllum. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We make maple baseboard and trim, stair treads, riser and nosing, provide maple heat registers, and even provided wood for a line of maple pencil holders recently. The usda database lists some other features of the tree that can be recognized without the leaves.
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