Rotary Hickory
- Species: American Hickory
- Latin name: Carya cordiformis
- Air-Dry Density: 0.735 g/cm3
- Janka hardness: 1500 P-F
- Distribution: Eastern United States
- Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be light to medium brown, with a reddish hue; sapwood is a paler yellowish brown.
- Features: Hickory is among the hardest and strongest of woods native to the United States. On average, Hickory is denser, stiffer, and harder than either White Oak or Hard maple.