AMERICAN WALNUT:
American walnut is one of the most sought-after species in markets across the world and is unique to North America.
LATIN NAME:
Juglans nigra
OTHER COMMON NAMES:
Black walnut
WOOD DESCRIPTION:
- The sapwood of walnut is creamy white, whereas the heartwood is light brown to dark chocolate brown, making the difference in color quite distinct. Occasionally the heartwood has dark, even purple, streaks. The wood of walnut is generally straight grained, although sometimes with wavy or curly grain that produces its characteristic and attractive figure, sought after by designers.
- American walnut is quite different to European walnut, which tends to be lighter in color.
MAIN USES:
Walnut is considered one of the supreme species for high end furniture, cabinets, doors, and interior joinery. It is used for flooring and paneling, and it is widely used to contrast with other hardwoods.
- Flooring
- Furniture
- Doors
- Paneling
- Cabinets
