High, confirmed by the characteristic dark brown heartwood, pale sapwood boundary, and deeply furrowed bark pattern typical of a freshly cut black walnut log confidenceIdentify wood
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1010 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Very Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to irregular grain with a medium texture
Color & Appearance
Dark brown to blackish heartwood with a lighter pale yellowish-brown sapwood
Hardness (Janka)
1010 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 6.00 to 15.00 USD per board foot depending on grade
- Wood Age Estimate
- Freshly cut log, approximately 30 to 50 years based on ring count appearance
- Sustainability Status
- Least Concern status, widely available, not listed on CITES appendices
Common Uses
Fine furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, gunstocks, veneer, and turning
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Exceptional workability with both hand and machine tools; glues, stains, and finishes very well
Finish Recommendations
Takes oil, lacquer, polyurethane, and shellac extremely well
Notable Features
Rich chocolate brown color, excellent dimensional stability, and shock resistance
Identified August 17, 2026
