High, confirmed by the distinctive dark brown heartwood, pale sapwood boundary, and characteristic grain structure. confidenceIdentify wood
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1010 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular grain with a prominent cathedral pattern on the flat-sawn face.
Color & Appearance
Rich dark brown to purplish-brown heartwood with a contrasting pale yellowish-grey sapwood visible at the edges.
Hardness (Janka)
1010 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 8.00 to 15.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently milled lumber, approximately 1 to 5 years old.
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices, stable populations, widely available as domestically harvested hardwood.
Common Uses
Fine furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, gunstocks, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Exceptional workability with both hand and machine tools, glues, stains, and finishes well.
Finish Recommendations
Takes oil finishes, shellac, and varnishes exceptionally well to highlight its deep rich tones.
Notable Features
Stable dimensionally, shock resistant, rich natural color that lightens slightly with age.
Identified August 29, 2026
