Hickory

Common Name(s)

Mockernut Hickory

Scientific Name

Carya tomentosa

Tree Distribution

Eastern United States

Tree Size

100-115 ft (30-35 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

1970 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood tends to be light to medium brown, with a reddish hue; sapwood is a paler yellowish brown. Boards with contrasting heartwood and sapwood create a somewhat rustic appearance that’s sometimes marketed as Calico Hickory.

Grain / Texture

Grain is usually straight, though occasionally wavy, with a medium texture. Pores are medium-sized and open.

Pricing / Availability

Various species of Hickory and Pecan (Carya genus) are typically mixed together and simply sold as Hickory. Prices are usually in the low to mid range, depending upon local availability. Hickory prices should compare similarly to other utility hardwoods such as Red Oak or Soft Maple.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com