Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
Hardwood
Native to Appalachia
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About Black Walnut
The most prized furniture wood in America. Black walnut features a rich, dark chocolate color and fine grain that needs no staining. It's becoming increasingly rare in large dimensions.
Heritage & History
Black walnut was so valuable that frontier families would plant groves as a legacy for their children. Many Appalachian fortunes were built on walnut timber.
Traditional Uses
Fine furniture, gunstocks, musical instruments, veneer, and decorative woodworking.
Working With Black Walnut
One of the easiest hardwoods to work. Takes finish beautifully without staining.
Specifications
Janka Hardness
1010 lbf
Density
38.0 lbs/cu ft
Grain Pattern
Usually straight, occasionally wavy or curly
Heartwood
Light brown to dark chocolate brown
Sapwood
Pale yellowish-gray
Typical Height
100 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate