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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Apple is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameMalus spp.
Janka hardness1,730 lbf
Average dried weight52 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty objects
Overview
Why choose Apple?
Apple is a domestic hardwood species. Found across most temperate climates. Common uses include other small specialty objects, turned items, mallet heads, carving, tool handles and fine furniture.
Scientific nameMalus spp.
DistributionFound across most temperate climates
ShrinkageRadial: 5.6%, Tangential: 10.1%, Volumetric: 17.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityThe heartwood is rated non-durable against decay.
Apple colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood colour spans light reddish or greyish brown through to a richer red-brown. Bands of darker and lighter colour sometimes appear in the grain, much like Olive.
The grain is straight, though parts of the tree can produce wild grain. The texture is very fine and even, close to Cherry.
Working notes
Apple can be fairly hard to work because it is dense, and it scorches easily in machining. It takes glue, stain and finish and turns well.
Apart from the usual hazards of wood dust, no other health effects are known for Apple.
Apple should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Apple
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty objects, turned items, mallet heads, carving, tool handles and fine furniture.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Apple from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Apple FAQ
What is Apple best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty objects, turned items, mallet heads, carving, tool handles and fine furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Apple beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Apple?
The buying section on this page links to any Apple Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.