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Osage Orange
| Property | Osage Orange Maclura pomifera |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 2040 lbf |
| Workability | Difficult |
| Seasonal movement | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | Yes |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Bows, Turned bowls, Fence posts, Game calls |
| Overview | Brilliant golden-yellow, extremely hard, and famously rot-resistant, the traditional bow wood. Vivid but demanding, and it darkens to amber over time. |