Bird´s Eye Maple (lat. Acer saccharum; Fam. Sapindaceae)
| Other names: | Vogelaugenahorn, Erable |
| Source: | North-eastern USA, South-eastern Canada |
| Wood Color: | Sapwood in creamy, light amber color with darker, ~ 0,5cm birdseye patterns, heartwood deep amber or reddish with dark brown birdseye |
| Characteristics: | Special form of Sugar Maple; becoming of bird´s eye pattern could not be finally proven, medium density and variable color, straight grain, sometimes curly or wavy, but very fine and even textured, very rare and therefor expensive |
| Application: | Decorative interiors, fine furniture, furniture inlays, musical instruments, automotive production, floorings, handles, sporting goods, boxes and bowls for jewelry, humidors, canes, furniture inlays |