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Black LocustOsage Orange
| Property | Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia | Osage Orange Maclura pomifera |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 1700 lbf | 2040 lbf |
| Workability | Fair | Difficult |
| Seasonal movement | Small | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Fence posts, Outdoor benches, Decking, Trellises | Bows, Turned bowls, Fence posts, Game calls |
| Overview | One of the most rot-resistant woods on earth and brutally hard, a domestic answer to tropical decking. Tough to work but lasts for decades outdoors. | Brilliant golden-yellow, extremely hard, and famously rot-resistant, the traditional bow wood. Vivid but demanding, and it darkens to amber over time. |