Field maple
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
A colpo d’occhio
Nome scientificoAcer campestre
Nome commerciale / comuneField maple
FamigliaAceraceae
RegioneNorthern Europe · Western Europe · Eastern Europe · North America
Distribuzione
In the U.K., it is native to Cumbria and Durham and south from there, but not Scotland or Ireland. Found throughout mainland Europe except Greece, Norway and Sweden, and Northern Russia and west through Asia Minor to the Caspian sea.
Usi
Brush backs & handles, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Joinery, Paneling , Turnery, Woodenware
Paesi e distribuzione
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Immagini del legno
Immagini storiche collegate associate a questa scheda della specie.
Progetti e ispirazione
Esplora possibili applicazioni, poi comunica a Woodley ciò che desideri realizzare.
Le immagini dei progetti sono esempi illustrativi di ispirazione, non fotografie per l’identificazione della specie. L’idoneità va verificata rispetto ai dati della specie e ai requisiti del progetto.
Fine woodworkingDecorative detailsSmall crafted objects
Cosa vorresti realizzare?
Spiega a Woodley cosa hai in mente. Woodley può aiutarti a valutare se Field maple è adatto e guidare i prossimi passi.
I suggerimenti per il progetto possono basarsi su questa scheda della specie, sulle sue proprietà e sugli usi documentati.
Aspetto
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Tan
White to cream
Light tan
Weathers and ages to a light tan color. Sometimes treated with chemicals to produce Harewood, an attractive silver-gray color with tan streaks
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
High
High, especially on quartered surfaces
Usi e applicazioni
Common Uses
Brush backs & handles, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Joinery, Paneling , Turnery, Woodenware
Product Sources
The only type of maple that is native to Britain, the tree is too small to yield timber for commercial consumption. The wood is similar to Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), but it is hard. Supply of Field maple is scarce.
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