American holly, the state tree of Delaware, is a fantastic tree, with brilliant red berries and dark green leaves that are popular decorations during the Christmas season, but it is mostly known in woodworking circles as one of the whitest woods known. 

These two unrelated species have almost identical properties.

Also known as a "true fir," balsam fir is most often used for building construction.

Although it has a high natural decay resistance, making it ideal for fencing and other outdoor applications, the use of black locust has fallen into neglect within the woodworking industry.

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the premier species of the Western forests. Not only is the wood exceptionally strong for its weight, but the trees are abundant.

Water-loving tree produces great honey plus wood products.

I am surprised that more furniture and cabinetry makers don’t use elm; it certainly has a nice appearance.

This highly versatile wood is used for many applications, even syrup.