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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Pecan 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 illinoinensis
Janka hardness1,820 lbf
Average dried weight46 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Pecan?
Pecan is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Mexico and south-central United States. Used for flooring, wheel spokes, ladder rungs and tool handles.
Scientific nameCarya illinoinensis
DistributionMexico and south-central United States
ShrinkageRadial: 4.9%, Tangential: 8.9%, Volumetric: 13.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityNon-durable to perishable against heartwood decay, and very prone to insect attack.
Pecan colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a reddish light to medium brown, while the sapwood is paler, a yellowish brown.
Grain usually runs straight but occasionally wavy. The texture is medium, with little natural sheen.
Working notes
It is hard to work. Tearout is common when machining unless the edges stay sharp, and the wood dulls cutters. It takes glue, stain and finish well.
Apart from the usual hazards of any wood dust, no other health reactions are linked to pecan.
Pecan should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pecan
Best projects
Used for flooring, wheel spokes, ladder rungs and tool handles.
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 Pecan 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.
Pecan FAQ
What is Pecan best used for?
Used for flooring, wheel spokes, ladder rungs and tool handles. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pecan 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 Pecan?
The buying section on this page links to any Pecan 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.