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Peruvian Walnut
Peruvian Walnut is a hardwood that brings warmth, richness, and quiet sophistication to any project. With its deep brown tones, occasional darker streaking, and naturally elegant character, it offers the timeless appeal woodworkers love in walnut with an exotic twist of its own. Whether it’s being used for fine furniture, cabinetry, millwork, or custom accents, Peruvian Walnut has a refined look that feels both classic and distinctive. For builders, makers, and designers who want lumber with natural depth, beauty, and a high-end presence, Peruvian Walnut is an easy wood to appreciate.
Specifications:
- Common Name(s): Nogal, Peruvian Walnut, Tropical Walnut
- Scientific Name: etc.), J. neotropica, J. olanchana, Juglans spp. (Juglans australis
- Distribution: Central and South America., southern Mexico
- Tree Size: 2–3 ft (0.6–1.0 m) trunk diameter, 30–60 ft (9–18 m) tall
- Average Dried Weight: 37 lbs/ft3 (600 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness: 250 N), 960 lbf (4
- Crushing Strength: 550 lbf/in2 (45.2 MPa), 6
Grain/Texture:
Grain: Peruvian Walnut grain is usually straight, but can be irregular.
Texture: It has a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Texture: It has a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Rot Resistance:
Peruvian Walnut is rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack.
Workability:
Peruvian Walnut is typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular. Planer tearout can sometimes be a problem when surfacing pieces with irregular or figured grain. It glues, stains, and finishes well.
Common Uses:
- Fine / High-End Furniture
- Decorative Pieces
- Specialty Wood Items
- Musical Instruments
- Turned Objects
Perhaps the most fitting name would be Tropical Walnut, yet the term Peruvian Walnut is commonly used among hardwood dealers, even though the lumber may not always technically come from Peru. The name Nogal is also used on occasion, and is the Spanish word for Walnut.