Which wood is the "hardest"?

a. White Ash
b. American cherry
c. Hard Maple
d. Red Oak

Answer: Wood "hardness" is measured using the Janka Hardness test. Of these species, Hard Maple has the highest level of "hardness".

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Weekly wood question: What main factors influence autumn leaf color change?

Answer: Lack of water and sunlight.

The decrease in sunlight and water during the fall months causes photosynthesis to stop. Once photosynthesis ceases, trees will change color, loose their leaves and rest for the winter, living off the food they produced during the summer.