Black walnut is highly sought-after for its rich, dark color and straight grain and is considered among the most durable hardwoods in the Americas. Heavy, strong, and shock-resistant, the trees have been used for centuries in the building of furniture, instruments, gunstocks, and even shoes. Mesopotamia, the area that is now modern Iraq, boasted of walnut groves in the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon about 2,000 BCE.
The Walnut tree is a symbol of intelligence, wisdom, knowledge, and inspiration. It’s synonymous with intellect and mental aptitude.