Most likely Black Locust; alternatives include Honey Locust or a mature Elm.
Robinia pseudoacacia · Hardwood; temperate deciduous species.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; temperate deciduous species.
- Origin
- Native to the central and eastern United States; widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in North America and Europe.
- Hardness
- 1,700 lbf Janka; Hard.
- Durability
- Very Durable; heartwood has excellent resistance to decay, moisture, and many wood-boring insects.
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Grain Pattern
Not directly visible because this is bark, not a cut wood sample; the wood is typically straight to irregular, coarse-textured, and sometimes interlocked.
Color & Appearance
Heartwood is yellow-green to golden brown, often darkening with age; sapwood is narrow and pale yellow. Bark is deeply furrowed, gray-brown, and rope-like on mature trees.
Hardness (Janka)
1,700 lbf Janka; Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; heartwood has excellent resistance to decay, moisture, and many wood-boring insects.
Value & Age
About $6–15 per board foot for sound, kiln-dried lumber; exceptionally clear or figured stock may cost more.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Tree age cannot be reliably estimated from bark alone; apparent maturity suggests a mature trunk, possibly several decades old.
Common Uses
Fence posts, decking, outdoor furniture, flooring, ship components, agricultural structures, turned work, and firewood.
Geographic Origin
Native to the central and eastern United States; widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in North America and Europe.
Workability
Strong and wear-resistant; machines reasonably well but can produce tear-out and dull tools. Pre-drilling is advisable; gluing and finishing are generally good.
Finish Recommendations
Sand progressively and apply penetrating oil, exterior-rated varnish, or polyurethane; end grain benefits from extra sealing.
Notable Features
Very heavy, strong, naturally durable wood with attractive golden heartwood; bark identification is suggestive but not definitive.