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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Pear Hawthorn 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 nameCrataegus calpodendron
Janka hardness1,680 lbf
Average dried weight48.5 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty items
Overview
Why choose Pear Hawthorn?
Pear Hawthorn is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in eastern North America. Common uses include other small specialty items, carving and turned objects.
Scientific nameCrataegus calpodendron
DistributionGrows in eastern North America
DurabilityBecause most of the material is sapwood, treat hawthorn as perishable and weak against insects.
Pear Hawthorn colour, grain, and figure
Cream-coloured sapwood surrounds heartwood that varies a great deal in width and colour. It may be only just darker than the sapwood or as dark as reddish brown.
The grain is straight and the texture is fine and even, with a good natural shine.
Working notes
Cutting is generally easy, but drying is difficult, and warping and distortion are common. Dry wood is somewhat steadier.
Apart from the usual risks of breathing any wood dust, pear hawthorn has not been linked to any specific health problems.
Pear Hawthorn should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pear Hawthorn
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty items, carving and turned objects.
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 Pear Hawthorn 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.
Pear Hawthorn FAQ
What is Pear Hawthorn best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty items, carving and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pear Hawthorn 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 Pear Hawthorn?
The buying section on this page links to any Pear Hawthorn 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.