Unfinished means a floor without a finish, i.e., direct from the mill not a factory finish where ends are matched, and bevels added. Hickory is one of the most varied, useful, and economically significant trees in the forest. It is often associated with our pioneer past and retains its appeal even in modern times. Hickory species belong to the walnut family, which includes pecans and other nut-bearing trees. Numerous hickory species exist throughout eastern North America, including the Appalachians.