Black Walnut’s botanical name is Juglans nigra. It has a light to dark brown or chocolate brown color. The tree is a moderate sized tree reaching about 100 feet and producing a trunk up to 60″ in diameter. The wood is usually steamed to match sapwood and heartwood. It has a fine but open grain with a moderately coarse texture. Excellent to work including turning and carving. Typical uses include furniture, cabinets, gun stock, and musical instruments. It is found in the mid and eastern United States and Canada.