HICKORY also Red Hickory, Sweet Hickory, Swamp Hickory, Broom Hickory
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Distribution
Eastern to Midwestern United States
The Tree
Hickory trees can reach a height of 140 ft (43 m), with a diameter of 4 ft (1.2 m).
The Wood
General: The sapwood of hickory is white, tinged with brown, while the heartwood is pale to reddish brown. The wood is known for its strength and shock resistance. It is difficult to dry or season. It rates above average in most working properties, except in shaping and nail-holding ability. The wood of pecans is rated slightly below that of true hickories.
Working Properties: Hickory is considered difficult to machine and glue. It holds nails well, but it tends to split. It is susceptible to bird peck.
Durability: Rated as slightly or nonresistant to heartwood decay.
Preservation: Extremely resistant.
Uses: Tool handles, furniture, cabinetry, ladder rungs, dowels, sporting goods (including baseball bats, skis and archery equipment), flooring, veneer, plywood, fuelwood, charcoal.
Eastern to Midwestern United States
The Tree
Hickory trees can reach a height of 140 ft (43 m), with a diameter of 4 ft (1.2 m).
The Wood
General: The sapwood of hickory is white, tinged with brown, while the heartwood is pale to reddish brown. The wood is known for its strength and shock resistance. It is difficult to dry or season. It rates above average in most working properties, except in shaping and nail-holding ability. The wood of pecans is rated slightly below that of true hickories.
Working Properties: Hickory is considered difficult to machine and glue. It holds nails well, but it tends to split. It is susceptible to bird peck.
Durability: Rated as slightly or nonresistant to heartwood decay.
Preservation: Extremely resistant.
Uses: Tool handles, furniture, cabinetry, ladder rungs, dowels, sporting goods (including baseball bats, skis and archery equipment), flooring, veneer, plywood, fuelwood, charcoal.
