Eastern Black Walnut

Eastern Black Walnut is one of the most premier woods that can be found in North America. With its dark coloring and tight-knit grain pattern, the wood from Black Walnut trees is sought after for almost every piece of furniture. Eastern Black Walnuts can be identified by their "tennis ball" looking walnuts that grow along the tree's long, narrow leaves. Under the shell of the walnut's green fruit is a brown nut that is known for being difficult to open. If you would like to learn more about identifying the Eastern Black Walnut, refer to the sources below!

Below: A freshly cut piece of Eastern Black WalnutA freshly cut slab of Eastern Black Walnut, showing the river like grain that runs vertically through the tree

Below: Stacks of air-drying Eastern Black Walnut slabs, located under a metal roof and separated by 1.5" wood sticks to ensure proper drying


Below: A finished table made from two pieces of Eastern Black Walnut A beautiful Eastern Black Walnut dining table, finished using a bookmatch technique. This technique allows for the two-piece table to have a "mirrored" grain look, as they are consecutive slabs cut from the tree during the milling process.

 

Sources:

Nolan, J., & Expert, G. (2022, January 19). Black Walnut Tree Identification Guide: Leaves, Bark (With Pictures). Leafy Place. https://leafyplace.com/black-walnut/

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