Hickory Lumber

Hickory offered interchangeably with Pecan, is among the strongest North American hardwoods. With striking calico contrast between pale sapwood and darker heartwood, it brings rustic character and toughness. Hickory is ideal for flooring, cabinetry, tool handles, and furniture built to last. Its density ensures durability, while its bold grain offers unique appeal. Compare with White Oak Lumber or Pecan Slabs for related choices.
Kiln Dried, s2s, Widths 4" and Wider, Lengths 6' and Longer. We can sort for Calico or Brown Color.
Hickory Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Jan 21, 2026
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 Select & Better Hickory info icon 8.00 5.50 5.00 4.50
4/4 Hickory, Rustic info icon 7.75 5.75 4.75 4.25
5/4 Select & Better Hickory info icon 8.75 6.75 6.00 5.25
8/4 Select & Better Hickory info icon 9.50 7.25 6.50 6.00
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Hickory Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: various

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Tool handles, Flooring, Furniture, Cabinetry
    ORIGINS:  North America throughout Eastern, Central and Southern U.S.A.
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Carya spp.
    COMMON NAME:  Pecan, Shag Bark Hickory
    COLOR DETAILS:  Varies widely- sapwood is white, heartwood varies from tan to dark reddish brown. Heart and Sap mixed on a board is referred to as Calico.
    WEIGHT:  approx 4.2 lbs per B.F.
    WORKABILITY:  Can be difficult to work with due to hardness and density. Can be difficult to glue. Pre-drilling recomended for screwing and nailing. Stains and finishes well. Can blunt blades due to hardness.
  • Capabilities

    Hickory Lumber for Sale

    Wood Vendors supplies only the finest Hickory Lumber harvested from the northern or appalachian regions of North America.  Our clearest standard grade of Hickory lumber is Prime grade which requires 83 1/3% or better clear face cuttings.  Our Hickory lumber is usually sold as unselected for color and will typically have a mix of both heart and sap wood.  We supply multiple thicknesses as well as millwork.  s2s, straight line ripping and s4s dimensional hickory can be custom made to your specifications.  Due to the extreme hardness of Hickory it is commonly used in flooring and tool handles.

    Call Pat or Tom at 877-983-6367 to discuss your Hickory needs.

    Now Offering Hickory Slabs

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: Hickory Design Information
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