Likely black locust; honey locust or another coarse-barked hardwood are alternatives. Species identification from this stump photo is tentative.
Likely Robinia pseudoacacia; alternatives include 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 North America and Europe.
- Hardness
- Black locust: about 1,700 lbf Janka — Hard.
- Durability
- Black locust heartwood is Durable to Very Durable outdoors and resists decay; sapwood is less resistant.
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Grain Pattern
End grain shows concentric growth rings; the side grain is obscured by bark. No distinctive figured grain is visible.
Color & Appearance
Cut surface is pale yellow-tan to light brown with darker growth rings; fresh-cut wood may darken toward golden brown with age. Sapwood and heartwood are not clearly separable here.
Hardness (Janka)
Black locust: about 1,700 lbf Janka — Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Black locust heartwood is Durable to Very Durable outdoors and resists decay; sapwood is less resistant.
Value & Age
Roughly US$5–12 per board foot for usable, graded lumber; this small bark-on stump has no dependable lumber value estimate.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be reliably estimated from the image; visible rings indicate growth years, not the stump’s time since felling.
Common Uses
Fence posts, outdoor furniture, flooring, decking, boat parts, turning, and tool handles.
Geographic Origin
Black locust is native to the eastern United States and widely planted elsewhere in North America and Europe.
Workability
Hard and strong; machines and turns well with sharp tools, though interlocked grain can tear out. Pre-drilling is useful for fasteners.
Finish Recommendations
For indoor use, sand and apply oil, shellac, or polyurethane; outdoor pieces benefit from an exterior-rated finish, though unfinished heartwood weathers naturally.
Notable Features
Black locust is dense and naturally decay-resistant; this sample has deeply furrowed bark and visible annual rings.