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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Nutmeg Hickory is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCarya myristiciformis
Janka hardness1,290 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Nutmeg Hickory?
Nutmeg Hickory is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in the southeastern United States. Common uses include flooring, tool handles, ladder rungs and wheel spokes.
Scientific nameCarya myristiciformis
DistributionGrows in the southeastern United States
DurabilityHeartwood is non-durable to perishable against decay and highly prone to insect attack.
Nutmeg Hickory colour, grain, and figure
Heartwood is generally brown, light to medium in depth, with a reddish tint, while the sapwood runs a lighter yellowish brown. Boards that combine the two have a rustic look that is sometimes sold as Calico Hickory.
The grain is mostly straight with occasional waviness, and the texture is medium. Pores are open and medium in size.
Working notes
Hickory is difficult to work. Tearout is common during machining unless the cutting edges stay sharp, and the wood dulls edges quickly. Gluing, staining and finishing all go well.
Aside from the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to Nutmeg Hickory.
Nutmeg Hickory should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Nutmeg Hickory
Best projects
Common uses include flooring, tool handles, ladder rungs and wheel spokes.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Nutmeg Hickory from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Nutmeg Hickory FAQ
What is Nutmeg Hickory best used for?
Common uses include flooring, tool handles, ladder rungs and wheel spokes. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Nutmeg Hickory beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Nutmeg Hickory?
The buying section on this page links to any Nutmeg Hickory Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.