Maple, Curly

Latin name: Acer saccharum, A. nigrum

Common name(s): Curly Maple, Quilted Maple, Figured Maple, Fiddleback Maple

Sources: USA and Canada

Characteristics: Same as Hard Maple except for heavy presence of distorted grain (figure) ranging from curly or wavy to tight fiddleback, to pleated quilted pattern.

Common cuts: Rotary cut, Plain sliced

Uses: Architectural wall panels, millwork, molding, inlay, and accent trim, specialty applications.

Availability: Obtainable

Price: $$$-$$$$ depending on specification