Botanical Name

Juglan Nigra

Other Names

American Walnut, Black Walnut

Characteristics

Moderately heavy, hard, strong

Color

Sapwood whitish to yellowish-brown, will darken when steamed.  Heartwood is light gray-brown to rich chocolate-brown to deep purplish-brown. 

Pattern

Straight to interlocked or curly, wavy grained; medium to coarse textured. 

Uses

Furniture, cabinetwork, interiors, decorative veneer, flooring, turnings, novelties, gunstocks

Price Range

Average