| Name | American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as red beech, white beech, stone beech, and winter beech. |
| Sources | Grows in Canada and United States. |
| Appearance | Straight or sometimes interlocked grain with a fine, even texture. Dark to light reddish brown heartwood and very thin, nearly white sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Hard, heavy, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Poor dimensional stability and decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Machines well but can be difficult to work by hand. Tends to split – pre-drilling recommended for screws and nails. Finishes and steam-bends well. |
| Uses | Does not impart taste or odor to food: ideal for food containers, baskets, utensils, and bread/butcher boards. Also used for chairs, handles, flooring, turned articles, clothes pins, workbench tops, tool handles, novelties, and interior furniture. |
