Aspen is ideal for producing food containers. It is lightweight and has no odor. The light-colored aspen is frequently used to make cheese containers and baskets and all kinds of crates and boxes.

The most prized commercial species of North American maple, its leaves are the most spectacular in the fall, and its sap is used to produce the delicious maple sugar and maple syrup.

Elm is one of many trees which inspire legends and lore. Romans are said to have dedicated the tree to the winged-foot god Mercury, while the ancient Greeks believed elms should be planted in tribute to heroes who died in battle.

Hickory provides strength, hardness, very high shock resistance and relatively light weight making it a perfect choice for sporting goods like baseball bats, golf club shafts, skis, longbow backs, heavy sea fishing rods and lacrosse sticks.

Red oak is a popular choice for kitchen and bath cabinets, contract furniture, tables, bedroom and dining room furniture and occasional pieces of all kinds. Doors, moulding and trim push its use even higher.