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American Hickory

Also known as Pecan Carya spp, Bitter pecan, Hickory, Pecan hickory, Sweet pecan, Nutmeg Hickory, Bitternut, Bitternut hickory, Swamp hickory, Water hickory, Wild pecan, Bitter pecan Nogal morado, Nuez encarcelada.

Carya spp · North America

Hickory is among the hardest and strongest of woods native to the United States. On average, Hickory flooring is denser, stiffer, and harder than either White Oak or Hard Maple. The wood is commonly used where strength or shock-resistance is important.

Appearance

Color. Cream, brown, and white with streaks of tan.

Grain. Grain is usually straight, though occasionally wavy, with a medium texture.

Texture. Medium

Working & finishing

Difficult to work, with tearout being common during machining operations if cutting edges are not kept sharp; the wood tends to blunt cutting edges. Glues, stains, and finishes well.

Drying. Moderate

Durability

Excellent

Common uses

Tool handlesladder rungswheel spokesflooringetc.

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