Juglans nigra

Walnut

Walnut is known as a premium domestic hardwood and can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can have a grey, purple, or reddish cast and the grain structure can vary widely. Commonly used in furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, interior paneling, veneer, turned items, and other small wooden objects and novelties. Walnut also has good dimensional stability, shock resistance, and strength properties.