Tilia americana – is a light, soft wood which is easily worked and very stable. Basswood has white sapwood, and light reddish brown heartwood. It has a closed, indistinct grain pattern. Basswood grows throughout the Northeastern USA. It represents 5-8% of the volume of timber in lumber production. Basswood lumber is regularly sold in the rough cut form. It can also be surfaced, (S2S), upon request. Basswood can also be provided to customers as SLR2E if desired.