Juglans nigra L. (Botanical name) Common name: American Walnut · Walnut · Origin: Eastern and central United States Characteristics of the American Walnut American Walnut is one of the world’s most prized hardwoods for its natural beauty , excellent dimensional stability , and superb dry-working properties. Its color ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown , with a medium grain and generally straight fibers, although it can sometimes exhibit waviness, which adds character and elegance to each piece. We source American Walnut from our own production in the United States , allowing us direct control over the origin, selection, sawing, and drying of the wood, guaranteeing consistent quality and high performance. All our Walnut is graded according to very demanding criteria, comparable to those used for American White Oak, ensuring a high level of cleanliness (approximately 70% one-sided clean wood ). This rigorous selection process ensures optimal performance in high-end applications. American Walnut Selections Available Walnut Color SUPERIOR: 90% sapwood free on one side and 50% free on the other side Walnut Color EXTRA: not graded by sapwood, but pieces without sapwood are not discarded either Uses and applications of the American Walnut High-end furniture Fine cabinetmaking Interior decorative wall coverings Doors and interior carpentry elements Custom design and furniture projects