Walnut (Bastogne)

Common Name(s)

Bastogne Walnut, Paradox

Scientific Name

Juglans x paradox (J. hindsii x J. regia)

Tree Distribution

California, USA

Tree Size

50-100 ft (15-30 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

1250 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood colors can vary from lighter golden yellow to reddish brown, sometimes with darker brown to nearly black streaks. Paler sapwood isn’t always sharly demarcated from the heartwood. Curly or rippled grain is also seen on some sections.

Grain / Texture

Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium texture and moderate natural luster.

Pricing / Availability

Regular lumber is slightly more expensive than the more common Black Walnut. However, as is the case with most walnuts, pricing for figured Bastogne Walnut is heavily tied to its quality of color and figure, with the highest grades being extremely expensive—easily on par with imported exotic timbers.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com