Butternut Lumber

Butternut Lumber

Butternut is sometimes referred to as White Walnut due to its light color yet similar grain pattern. In fact , the Butternut tree shares the genus Juglans with Black Walnut. Additionally, the two are very closely related, though Butternut is lighter in color, considerably lighter in weight, and less dense overall. This makes it easier to work with, especially for carving and detailed woodworking projects.

Its pale, creamy appearance is favored by artisans who want the warmth of walnut without the dark tone. Despite its desirable qualities, very few lumber yards regularly stock Butternut lumber, making it harder to find. However, at Timber Works, it is available as a special order item, ensuring you get quality material when you need it. Furthermore, reach out to us for availability and pricing.

Butternut is common throughout the eastern United States and can be identified by its oval-shaped fruit, whereas the nuts of other members of the Juglans genus, such as Black Walnut, are round. Moreover, Butternut exhibits relatively poor rot resistance due to its open pores and is also prone to insect damage.

When quartersawn, Butternut has subtle, vertical markings with fairly consistent color and tone. Additionally, it ages to a medium brown color.

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Butternut Lumber Pricing

Current Butternut lumber prices are below.

Kiln dried to between 6 and 8% moisture. Discounts available for larger quantities. Call for details.