Habitat: China, Indonchina, Eastern N. America - Quebec to Ontario, south to Florida, Kansas and Texas.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1820
The Tree: The hickory tree produces large, sweet-tasting, edible nuts. It is also commercially cultivated for its light-colored wood.
The Wood: Hickory heartwood features a fine dramatic grain pattern and color that varies sharply from white to reddish brown - almost "calico". Its distinguishable light coloring will usually amber over time.
Uses: Because of its hardness and durability, Hickory is typically used to make furniture, tool handles and sports equipment, but hardwood Hickory has become an excellent choice for a strong, beautiful floor for your home that is as appropriate in a contemporary high-rise loft as it is in a log home in the country.
Hickory Gallery: Wood flooring photos from the homes of satisfied customers!
