White Oak

The almost white sapwood of walnut is distinct from the heartwood, which ranges in color from a deep, rich dark, almost chocolate brown to a purplish black with a wide variation of color and figuring. The grain of walnut is mostly straight and open, though some boards may have a grain pattern that is burled or curly.

Though walnut is somewhat softer than northern red oak, the wood is heavy, hard, and stiff, being one of the most durable of the domestic commercial woods, even under conditions favorable to decay.

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