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Direct Kingma listing for Peruvian Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Peruvian Walnut 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 nameJuglans spp.
Janka hardness960 lbf
Average dried weight37 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior trim
Overview
Why choose Peruvian Walnut?
Peruvian Walnut is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. Common uses include interior trim, musical instruments, flooring, veneers, cabinetry and furniture.
Scientific nameJuglans spp.
DistributionSouthern Mexico, Central America and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.6%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.4%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
DurabilityModerately durable against decay, though prone to insect attack.
Peruvian Walnut colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is darker than temperate walnuts, a deep chocolate brown that sometimes has a purplish tint. It may also hold streaks of lighter wood throughout, which can be heavy enough to cause a lot of waste.
Grain is mostly straight, with some irregular pieces. The texture is medium to coarse, with a good natural sheen.
Working notes
It is typically easy to work when the grain is regular and straight. Tearout from the planer can be a problem on irregular or figured pieces.
Other Juglans species (black walnut and English walnut among them) are known sensitizers, and Peruvian walnut will likely cause similar allergic reactions.
Peruvian Walnut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Peruvian Walnut
Best projects
Common uses include interior trim, musical instruments, flooring, veneers, cabinetry and furniture.
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 Peruvian Walnut 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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Direct Kingma listing for Peruvian Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Peruvian Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
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.
Peruvian Walnut FAQ
What is Peruvian Walnut best used for?
Common uses include interior trim, musical instruments, flooring, veneers, cabinetry and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Peruvian Walnut 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 Peruvian Walnut?
The buying section on this page links to any Peruvian Walnut 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.