Name |
Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos) |
Type |
Hardwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as locust, sweet locust, and thorny locust. |
Sources |
Grows in United States and Canada. |
Appearance |
Straight grained with light red to reddish brown heartwood and yellowish sapwood. |
Physical Props |
Heavy, hard, and strong with moderately high shock resistance and stiffness. Very decay resistant heartwood. Stable in use. |
Working Props |
Can be difficult to machine. Pre-drilling required for screwing or nailing. Stains and finishes well. |
Uses |
Used for fenceposts and rails, posts, beams, crossties, rough construction, dowels, concealed furniture parts, decks, chests, chairs, tables, and miscellaneous interior construction. |
Comments |
Limited availability. |