American Walnut crotch
Wood species / Trade name:
American Walnut crotch, Walnut crotch
Names:
- German: Amerikanischer Nussbaum Pyramide
- French: Ronce de Noyer Américain
- Chinese: 美洲黑胡桃树杈
Botanical name:
Juglans nigra
Character / Color:
This veneer figure contains a strikingly decorative crotch pattern. Its characteristic appearance is created by overlapping fiber swirls in curls and crotches. Intense gray to chocolate brown tones and interesting light refractions on the surface emphasize the wood's dominant qualities. Fountain-like figures give the already elegant veneer of the walnut an artistic touch.
Main occurence:
North America
Usage:
Interior woodwork, Musical instruments