Where’s Walnut?

lumber with swirled purple grain

Specializing in both exotic and domestic hardwood lumber, McIlvain Company stocks plenty of Black Walnut lumber in its Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut lumberyards. Unlike any other North American wood species, Black Walnut is known for its dark brown heartwood. This unusual characteristic has given the wood recognition as far back as America’s colonial days, which [...]

Understanding Walnut Lumber

black walnut tree

Walnut lumber may well be the most distinctive domestically sourced hardwood lumber on the market today. From its chocolate-colored heartwood to its easy workability, this wood is prized by craftsmen and designers, alike. Before America’s colonies united as a nation, her early settlers recognized the premium qualities of walnut lumber and began exporting it to [...]

Walnut Lumber: Perfect for Interior Applications

Historically, Walnut has been prized throughout all corners of America, especially among furniture makers. Since the Colonial Era, when Walnut lumber was exported from the American Colonies back to Britain and the rest of Europe, the lumber’s beautiful appearance has been highly sought after by furniture makers and other craftsmen. Not only is the wood [...]

Black Walnut Wood – Lumber Wholesale Supplier Information

American Black Walnut is a true American gem in the lumber world. This tree is prized for its deep chocolate brown color and unique variations in pattern. Useful for furniture building and interior wood working, this beautiful wood adds charm to any project. Historically exported from America to Britain, this wood gained popularity because it [...]