The answer to that question will depend upon the hardness you seek. There are
hardwood and softwood species.
The best way to determine hardwood strength is to examine the Janka Scale of Hardness. It is a rating system, with a soft-to-high rating. Also, be sure the label says that it’s appropriate for flooring.
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Exotics tend to be the hardest. For domestics, the toughest are Maple, Oak, Beech, Ash, Cherry, Walnut, and Hickory.