American cherry is one of the finest woods to come out of the North American forest. It is used frequently as a premium wood in cabinetmaking. 

American walnut heartwood ranges in color from a deep, rich dark brown to a purplish black. The sapwood ranges in color from nearly white to tan. 

There are over 200 subspecies of red oak in North America with a significant variation in color and grain, depending on the origin of the wood and differences in growing seasons. 

Sapele color runs from medium to dark red-brown. The sapwood is lighter, but generally not a consideration, as it is not usually present in commercially traded lumber.

The heartwood of white oak is wheat in color with some boards exhibiting a pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. The sapwood tends to be white to cream in color. 

The heartwood of white oak is wheat in color with some boards exhibiting a pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. The sapwood tends to be white to cream in color.

The heartwood of white oak is wheat in color with some boards exhibiting a pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. The sapwood tends to be white to cream in color.