Walnut (Juglans nigra)

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Walnut Characteristics

Usually steamed to match sapwood and heartwood. Fine but open grain. Moderately coarse texture. Excellent to work including turning and carving.

Color Range

Light to dark brown or chocolate brown.

Other Names

American black walnut, American Walnut, Black Walnut, Eastern black walnut

Some Typical Uses

Gun stocks, musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry, flooring.

What's the Tree Like?

A moderate sized tree reaching about 100 feet and producing a trunk up to 60'' in diameter.

Walnut grows in

Mid and Eastern United States and Canada