Estimates of typical U.S. retail 4/4 pricing, seeded 2026-08. Your yard will differ — tap any species in your price list to record what you actually pay.
| Species | $ / BF | lb / ft³ | Janka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 2.95 | 26 | 350 |
| Southern Yellow Pine | 3.00 | 35 | 690 |
| Poplar | 3.10 | 29 | 540 |
| Basswood | 3.25 | 26 | 410 |
| Eastern White Pine | 3.40 | 25 | 380 |
| Douglas Fir | 3.60 | 32 | 620 |
| Sycamore | 3.95 | 34 | 770 |
| Red Oak | 4.10 | 44 | 1,220 |
| Beech | 4.20 | 45 | 1,300 |
| Soft Maple | 4.25 | 38 | 950 |
| Ash | 4.40 | 42 | 1,320 |
| Yellow Birch | 4.50 | 43 | 1,260 |
| Cypress | 4.50 | 32 | 510 |
| Alder | 4.60 | 28 | 590 |
| Elm | 4.75 | 35 | 830 |
| Aromatic Red Cedar | 4.85 | 33 | 900 |
| Hickory | 4.95 | 50 | 1,880 |
| Sassafras | 5.25 | 31 | 630 |
| Cherry | 5.85 | 35 | 950 |
| Hard Maple | 5.95 | 44 | 1,450 |
| Butternut | 6.50 | 27 | 490 |
| White Oak | 6.75 | 47 | 1,350 |
| Spanish Cedar | 7.95 | 29 | 600 |
| Sapele | 8.25 | 42 | 1,360 |
| African Mahogany | 8.95 | 34 | 850 |
| Black Walnut | 9.50 | 38 | 1,010 |
| Purpleheart | 9.75 | 56 | 2,520 |
| Padauk | 10.50 | 47 | 1,710 |
| Wenge | 15.75 | 54 | 1,930 |
| Teak | 28.00 | 41 | 1,070 |