Osage Orange

Common Name(s)

Osage Orange, Horse Apple, Hedge Apple, Bois d’arc

Scientific Name

Maclura pomifera

Tree Distribution

South-central United States

Tree Size

50-60 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. trunk diameter

Janka Hardness

2620 lbf

Appearance

Heartwood is golden to bright yellow, which inevitably ages to a darker medium brown with time: primarily due to exposure to ultraviolet light.

Grain / Texture

Grain is straight, with a fine to medium texture. High natural luster.

Pricing / Availability

Having typically small, crooked, and knotty trunks, Osage Orange isn’t usually harvested for lumber, but can occasionally be found for sale in either board or small turning block form. Due to its domesticity and adequate supply, the price should be moderate, though likely to be higher than most other native lumbers on account of its “specialty” status.

- Information cited from Wood-Database.com