Calico Hickory is either Hickory and Pecan are so closely related that individual specimen cannot be identified with any certainty and as such it will be a mix of Hickory and Pecan.

Woodworkers are more inclined to appreciate its hardness and it is often the wood of choice for tool handles, industrial applications and more recently as a unique wood species for home decor.

Recently it has become popular as a hardwood flooring option, and used in furniture and kitchen cabinets.