Hickory Characteristics

Extremely tough and resilient. May be somewhat difficult to work with hand tools. Hickory looks very nice when finished.

Color Range

White cream with brown streaks to tan.

Other Names

Shellbark hickory, Hickory, Big shagbark hickory, Kingnut

Some Typical Uses

Baseball bats, cabinetry, Drum sticks, Fishing rods, Flooring, Skis, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Vehicle parts

What's the Tree Like?

A large tree with a massive trunk reaches heights of 160 feet with 6-7 feet diameters. Has a very long life - up to 350 years.

Hickory grows in
Canada, United States