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. Hickory is a very dense hardwood and one of the hardest species in the US.
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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. Hickory is a very dense hardwood and one of the hardest species in the US.