Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)

Common names: Horse Apple, Hedge Apple, Bois d’arc

Distribution : South-central United States

Color/appearance : Heartwood is golden to  bright yellow, which inevitably ages to a darker medium brown with time.

Janka hardness: 2620 lb_f

Density: 4.5 lb_f

Allergies/Toxicity: Sap has been reported to cause dermatitis.

Sustainability: CITES: no  IUCN: no

Common Uses: Fence posts, dye, archery bows,musical instruments, turnings, and other small specialty wood items.