--- title: Hickory description: The hardest domestic wood. Rich color variation with tones ranging from creams to deep browns. Available in rustic, select, and heart. --- [![Ralph's Hardwood Floors](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/hs-fs/file-1533572307-png/ralphshardwood-images/ralphs-hardwood-logo-tagline.png)](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/) Call: 1 800 354 9902   # Hickory Hickory is the hardest of all domestic woods.   With rich color variations and prominent brown bands, hickory is one of the most popular hardwoods utilized in cabinets and trim.  Available in different grades ranging from predominantly brown heart hickory, to the wild color variation and knotty appearance of rustic grade, hickory suits many different looks. An excellent choice for families with dogs! ![Hickory Rustic Light Stain Swedish 3](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/hs-fs/file-215716488-jpg/images/2013/hickory_rustic_light_stain_swedish_3.jpg) ## Hickory Specifications - **Source: Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota** - **Widths 2 ¼” ,3”, 4” and 5” (Wider widths available)** - **Lengths 1’-8’ (Longer lengths available)** - **Grade: Select, Rustic, or Heart** - **Hardness: 1820 (41% harder than Red Oak)** - **Stability: Below Average** - **Light sensitivity: Moderate** |   [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/141157/063812b1-2525-47fe-8efe-4f65be2596df.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/141157/063812b1-2525-47fe-8efe-4f65be2596df) | [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/141157/5328a9f7-83d4-40c1-b966-339abbe98d54.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/141157/5328a9f7-83d4-40c1-b966-339abbe98d54) | [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/141157/bf04dc22-8fad-441a-816e-578cc611ff1e.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/141157/bf04dc22-8fad-441a-816e-578cc611ff1e) | | --- | --- | --- | ### Find Us Ralph's Hardwood Floor Company, Inc. 404 W. State Street (Hwy 54) Black Creek, WI 54106 [![](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/hs-fs/file-1530434448-png/ralphshardwood-images/facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ralphs-Hardwood-Floors/167296476635677)[![](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/hs-fs/file-1530434393-png/ralphshardwood-images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/#!/HardwoodRalphs)[![](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/hs-fs/file-1530434383-png/ralphshardwood-images/houzz.png)](http://www.houzz.com/pro/ralphshardwoodfloors/ralphs-hardwood-floors) ### Contact Us [Phone: 920 984 3383](tel:920%20984%203383) [Toll free: 800 354 9902](tel:800%20354%209902) [info@ralphshardwood.com](mailto:info@ralphshardwood.com) Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12 ### Quick Links [About Us](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/about-us) [Products](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/products) [What We Do](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/what-we-do) [Gallery](https://www.ralphshardwood.com/gallery-selection)