| 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 |
