Poplar – The “poplar” name comes from Ancient Rome, as the trees were routinely planted in public spaces or near people; the “populus.” Poplar is a relatively light-weight hardwood with a tight grain structure and beautiful light color. It is often slightly greenish/yellowish in tone, and some specimens have gorgeous streaks of purple throughout.
Mahogany – Mahogany is a much sought-after wood, based on its hardness, resilience, and beauty. It is commonly regarded as the world's leading wood for fine-quality furniture, cabinetry, sculpture, carving, interior trim, and other applications. Mahogany is typically red, pink, or salmon-colored when first cut. The hues deepen as the wood matures, taking on a rich red or brown-red cast.
Walnut – Black walnut wood is dark, hard, dense, and tight-grained. It is prized by woodworkers for its strength, grain, and color. It polishes to a very smooth finish, and the color ranges from creamy white in the sapwood to a dark chocolate in the heartwood. Over the years, natural walnut wood develops a lustrous patina.
