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North American Walnut Species Details
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Detailed information pertaining to North American Walnut (Juglans, nigra) is detailed below:
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Lumber Name(s):
Black Walnut, N. American Walnut.
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Grown in:
North America.
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Used in fine furniture, this wood is a rich brown without contrasting sapwood. Recommended for residential use.
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Color Range:
N. American Walnut has a wide range of color variability from a contrasting cream colored sapwood to tan to medium brown to chocolate brown heartwood. WFI offers a select quartersawn grade which does not include any of the cream colored sapwood.
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Color Change:
N. American Walnut exhibits a medium high degree of color change with the dark brown heartwood lightening over time to a more golden brown with the muting of the color variation found when freshly milled.
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N. American Walnut may be used residentially wherever America's most prized furniture wood would make a design statement. N. American Walnut is not recommended for use commercially due to its softness.
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Allergic Reactions:
N. American Walnut has been known to cause both contact dermatitis and respiratory allergic reactions so care must be taken when coming into contact with N. American Walnut dust.
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Available in the following collections:
American Woods.
See a list of all North American Walnut products.
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