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| NAME: | Hickory |
| BOTANICAL NAME: | Carya ovata |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: | Pignut hickory, Shellbark hickory, Mockernut hickory |
| RANGE: | Primarily Middle Atlantic and Southeast states |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: | The wood is exceptionally tough and strong, and shrinks considerably in drying. |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: | The wood is heavy, hard and has exceptionally high shock resistance. The wild graining and color variations make it desirable as a rustic wood in furniture, cabinetry and paneling. |
| AVAILABILITY: | Good |
| USES: | Tool handles, ladder rungs, athletic goods, agricultural implements, dowels, poles, cabinetry and furniture. |
| COST: | Low |
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