Aspen Overview

Aspen is a soft, light-colored hardwood known for its uniform texture and exceptional workability. Its pale cream to nearly white appearance and fine, straight grain make it ideal for interior components, mouldings, paneling, and painted applications where smooth finishes are required.

At Bennett Hardwoods, our kiln-dried Aspen lumber is carefully brought to a 6–8% moisture content, ensuring dimensional stability and consistent machining performance. Every board is NHLA-graded by experienced hardwood graders, offering predictable results for manufacturers and exporters alike.

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All Bennett kiln-dried Aspen is graded to NHLA specifications to guarantee consistency, clarity, and reliable performance in production. Aspen’s fine grain and stability make it a preferred choice for furniture framing, millwork cores, and export-ready stock where light color and ease of use are key.

Grades Lengths (ft) Thicknesses Surfacing
S&B 6-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4 Surfaced
1C 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4 Surfaced
2A 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4 Surfaced

ExactSort™ Tailored Aspen Lumber, Precision Matched

The above represent our standard Aspen specifications, but every project has its own requirements. Our ExactSort™ program allows you to specify the color, clarity, and grain character best suited to your production line — ensuring predictable, consistent results with every shipment.

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Sourcing Regions

Fresh-Cut. Graded. Export-Ready.

Our Aspen lumber is primarily sourced from the northern U.S. and Great Lakes region, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan — areas renowned for slow-grown, fine-grained timber with superior lightness and color uniformity. Every log is processed, kiln-dried, and graded in-house at Bennett Hardwoods, providing traceability and export compliance from forest to final pack.

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Kiln Dried Aspen Technical Data Table

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Scientific & Common Names

Common Names Aspen, Quaking Aspen
Scientific Name Populus tremuloides
Other Names Trembling Aspen, Popple
Tree Distribution Northern United States and Canada

Physical & Mechanical Properties

Color / Appearance Nearly white to light yellow; heartwood and sapwood not clearly differentiated; fine, straight grain with uniform texture.
Janka Hardness 350 lbf (1,560 N)
Average Dry Weight 26 lbs/ft³ (415 kg/m³)
Specific Gravity 0.37
Shrinkage (Tangential / Radial) 8.2% / 4.2%
Elastic Modulus 9.5 GPa
Crushing Strength 4,300 psi (29.6 MPa)
Workability Machines, glues, and finishes well; excellent for turning and nailing; easily painted or stained when sealed.
Odor None
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FAQ - Aspen

Is Aspen a hardwood or softwood?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

Does Aspen take stain well?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

Is Aspen lumber suitable for export markets?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

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