A variety or colors

Species

Michigan Maple Block Co. and Bally Block Co. create Butcher Block out of four distinct woods. Below find some general information regarding these species. Of course the most traditional species used in the manufacture of butcher block is Northern Hard Maple but Red Oak, Lyptus and White Ash also make fabulous butcher block tops.

Hard Maple

Acer Saccharum

More Information about Hard Maple

Janka Hardness Scale Score: 1450

Fall Maple Leaves

Red Oak

Quercus Rubra

More Red Oak Information

Janka Hardness Scale Score: 1290

Lyptus - Hybrid

Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus Urophylla

Lyptus is certified "Green".

The environment is an important consideration for Michigan Maple Block Co. and Bally Block Co. Wood, being our business makes us acutely aware of issues regarding forestry and the health of the planet in general. Our decision to produce Wood Welded Butcher Block from Lyptus was heavily influenced by these factors. Lyptus is considered a "Green" product. Lyptus is grown on plantations and this method of forestry more closely resembles farming than some forms of commercial logging.

Look here for more information regarding Lyptus.

Janka Hardness Scale Score: 2228

Lyptus Plantation in South America