Specie Spotlight: Hickory

Ferche Millwork realizes that there are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to choosing a wood species for your home. With the large selection, and differences between each species, it can be an overwhelming process. Ferche Millwork is here to take the difficulty out of the decision making process. Ferche believes educating and informing consumers about wood is important and makes choosing the perfect wood easier, as each wood species is unique and can create a completely different feel in your home.

One option when it comes to choosing a species for your home is hickory. The hickories are split into two different groups: true hickories and pecan hickories (fruit bearing). The wood is virtually the same for both, and they are usually sold together. The species grows in the Eastern U.S., and many are unaware that hickories grow quite slowly; it is not unusual for a tree to take 200 years to mature. Another unique characteristic of hickory is it is the heaviest and hardest of the hardwood options. This means the species is very hard, stiff, and dense, making it a great and durable option for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and paneling.

When it comes to the home, hickory is a popular hardwood for creating a rustic style. The main characteristic about this species from a visual standpoint is the wide range of color found within each piece and from piece to piece. Because of this, many choose to finish the wood in a clear coat. By doing this, the color is greatly emphasized and brought to life.

With its tough and durable nature, choosing to use hickory in your home allows you to be confident the species will last a lifetime. Hickory is a wood to take pride in with the long growing process, and it is an option for those looking to create a relaxed, warm, and countrified home.