Most likely Black Locust; Honey Locust is a less likely alternative. Bark alone is not enough for a confident species identification.
Robinia pseudoacacia (likely); alternative Gleditsia triacanthos · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Black Locust is native to the eastern United States and widely planted elsewhere in temperate regions; Honey Locust is native to central and eastern North America.
- Hardness
- Black Locust: about 1,700 lbf, Hard. Honey Locust: about 1,580 lbf, Hard.
- Durability
- Black Locust heartwood is Durable to Very Durable outdoors; sapwood is less resistant. Species and heartwood are unconfirmed.
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Grain Pattern
Bark-covered log; grain and cut type are not visible. End grain is too indistinct to assess pores or growth rings.
Color & Appearance
The exposed surface is weathered gray-brown bark; heartwood and sapwood colors cannot be determined from this image.
Hardness (Janka)
Black Locust: about 1,700 lbf, Hard. Honey Locust: about 1,580 lbf, Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Black Locust heartwood is Durable to Very Durable outdoors; sapwood is less resistant. Species and heartwood are unconfirmed.
Value & Age
Roughly $5–$15 per board foot for sawn Black Locust, varying by region and grade; this unsawn, bark-covered piece has no reliable board-foot value estimate.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot estimate the tree's age or time since cutting from this photo; bark weathering alone is insufficient.
Common Uses
Often used for fence posts, outdoor structures, flooring, furniture, and turning; suitability depends on confirmed species and condition.
Geographic Origin
Black Locust is native to the eastern United States and widely planted elsewhere in temperate regions; Honey Locust is native to central and eastern North America.
Workability
If Black Locust, it is hard and can blunt tools; sharp cutters and predrilling are useful. The log's interior cannot be assessed.
Finish Recommendations
For confirmed, dried wood, sand to a clean surface; use exterior oil or a suitable exterior coating outdoors, or clear finish indoors. Bark is not a finishable surface.
Notable Features
Black Locust heartwood is notably rot-resistant and often yellow-brown; neither heartwood nor scent is visible here.