Walnut Lumber

Walnut lumber is used for many things, including furniture, architectural and artistic woodwork, musical instruments, guns, interior trim, and flooring. It is also a popular choice for veneer. Traditionally, walnut is known with crafters for its ease of use with small turning projects as well.

There are about 20 species of walnut trees in the world, with six of those being found in the United States alone. The tree can reach up to 150 feet in height with a trunk six feet in diameter. Territorial by nature, black walnut trees can poison their neighboring trees and shrubs, with a substance called juglone. Based at the root of the tree, juglone eats away and kills neighboring plants to ensure that the black walnut tree has enough sunlight and natural resources around it.

The sapwood of most walnut trees is creamy white, while the heartwood is a rich mocha or chocolate hue with purple accents often found here as well. It has a dull sheen naturally and can be polished to a gloss when finished. With age, the wood also develops a patina that is luxurious in its own right.

For more information or to order walnut lumber for your own use, contact InternetLumber.com. They carry over 50 species of domestic and exotic premium hardwoods and can have your order cut and shipped within a few days' time. They can be reached by phone at 1-877-769-5747 or by fax at 1-336-217-7981. You can also send an email to sales@internetlumber.com.