European Walnut

European walnut timber is more readily available than other walnut lumber, however, some European variants such as English Walnut are also harder to access.

Durability:

The heartwood is durable, extremely resistant to preservative treatment, but the sapwood is permeable. Non-ferrous or galvanised metals should be used.

Mechanical Properties:

European Walnut wood has a very good steam bending classification, but is liable to blue stain if in contact with iron compounds.

Seasoning:

It dries well with a tendency for honeycombing in thicker boards. Medium movement in situ.

Uses:

  • European Walnut has a wide range of uses, particularly within crafts and furniture, and walnut timber is perhaps most commonly used for joinery, furniture, turnery and mouldings
  • European walnut flooring is also becoming increasingly popular, but walnut wood is used for manufacturing purposes across a whole host of industries, from rifle butts to car dashboards
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Description

European walnut timber is more readily available than other walnut lumber, however, some European variants such as English Walnut are also harder to access. This is partly because English-grown walnut timber is deemed to be some of the best available anywhere which has led to increased demand, while English walnut is also not grown commercially.

European walnut timber is generally brown/yellow in colour but the shade of the wood can vary, while the heartwood can range from grey to brown.The steaming process evens the colour between the heart and sapwood.

The price of walnut wood can vary, although it can be more expensive than other hardwoods. At Whitmore’s, we can offer walnut timber for sale at a more affordable price than other traders, as we cut out the middleman and supply our timber directly to our customers.

If you’d like to buy walnut wood or require further information, please contact us.

Additional information

Latin Name

Juglans regia

Family Name

Juglandaceae

Distribution

UK and Europe

Also know as

English Walnut, French Walnut, Italian Walnut, etc., depending on origin

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