Hickory
Carya spp.
Hardwood
Native to Appalachia
About Hickory
The strongest and hardest American hardwood. Hickory has been used for tool handles and sporting goods where strength and shock resistance are critical.
Heritage & History
Mountain folks knew that for an axe handle or wagon wheel spoke, nothing else would do. Hickory was strength you could depend on.
Traditional Uses
Tool handles, ladder rungs, sporting goods, drumsticks, and smoking meats.
Specifications
Janka Hardness
1820 lbf
Density
50.0 lbs/cu ft
Grain Pattern
Straight, occasionally wavy
Heartwood
Light to medium brown
Sapwood
White to cream
Typical Height
80 ft
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate