Walnut, Claro

(Juglans californica)

North America

The growth range of the species is restricted to Western North America. Claro walnut (Juglans hindsii and Juglans californica) grows naturally in disjunct parts of California, and can be found in Oregon and Washington.

Claro Walnut is also commonly referred to California black walnut, California walnut, Claro walnut, southern California walnut.

The heartwood ranges from medium brown to dark chocolate brown; sometimes displaying dark brown-to-purple striping. Claro walnut will often show red-orange-gold hues. It is an open pore wood with fine medullar rays. Western walnut from Oregon or California, whether black or claro, is prone to dramatic figure, marbled grain, and rich colors.