Gleditsia triacanthosGleditsia triacanthos

Honeylocust

Botanical Name : Gleditsia triacanthos – French Name : F?vier ?pineux

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Description

  • -Height : 60-80 ‘
    -Diameter : 2-3 ‘
    -Lifespan : 120 years
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 3.50 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 1580 lbs
    -Color : pale red to reddish brown
    -Sapwood : Distinct, pale yellowish, broad
    -Grain : Straight, slightly irregular
    -Texture : Moderately coarse, high luster
    -Machining : Difficult (density) with hand tools or machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting :
    -Molding :
    -Planing :
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring :
    -Mortising :
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing :
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Good
    -Nailing : Hard (Pre-drilling)
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability:
    -Durability: Medium
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Light construction, Furniture, Posts, railway sleepers, poles
    -Precautions:
    -Budgetary price : High