Bastogne Walnut
Description/Overview: Bostogne Walnut is a high-end hardwood prized for its unique character, beautiful color, and durability. Its rich brown color with subtle undertones and swirling grain patterns make it a popular choice for luxury furniture, including humidors.
Origin: Bostogne Walnut, also known as Claro Walnut, is a hybrid species of English Walnut and California Black Walnut. It is native to North America, primarily California, and is widely grown in Oregon and Washington. The tree can grow up to 100 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter.
Names: Bostogne Walnut is also known as Claro Walnut. Its scientific name is Juglans hindsii x Juglans regia.
Color: Bostogne Walnut has a rich brown color with swirling grain patterns. Its heartwood ranges from light to dark brown, with a reddish or purplish hue. The sapwood is pale yellow to white, providing a beautiful contrast to the darker heartwood.
Properties: Bostogne Walnut has a medium to coarse texture with straight or slightly wavy grain patterns. Its swirling grain patterns, burls, and knots create unique and interesting character in the wood.
Additional Info: Bostogne Walnut is a strong and durable wood that is resistant to decay and insect damage. It is easy to work with and can be finished beautifully with a variety of stains and finishes. The wood is commonly used for high-end furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, and musical instruments.
Fun Facts:
Bostogne Walnut is also known as Claro Walnut, named after the Spanish word for "clear".
The wood is named after Bostogne, Belgium, where it was first imported.
Bostogne Walnut is a hybrid species of English Walnut and California Black Walnut.
The tree can live up to 250 years and grow up to 100 feet tall.
The wood is commonly used for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and gunstocks.
Bostogne Walnut is a sustainable wood source and can be harvested without damaging the environment.
The wood is prized for its swirling grain patterns, burls, and knots.
Bostogne Walnut is easy to work with and can be finished beautifully with a variety of stains and finishes.
The wood is resistant to decay and insect damage.
Bostogne Walnut is a popular choice for luxury humidors due to its durability and beautiful color and grain patterns.