Wood species
Argentine Osage Orange
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South American osage · Maclura spp.
Argentine osage orange is kiln-dried stock from Argentina. Color is close to domestic osage. The trees run larger and the boards tend to have fewer defects.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- Medium-highAbout 2,380 lb
- Stability
- GoodRadial ~3.4% · Tangential ~5.4%
- Grain type
- Straight / interlockingGenerally straight with some interlock
- Rot resistance
- Highly resistantStrong decay and pest resistance
- Sustainability
- Not listedNot listed by CITES or IUCN
- Workability
- ModerateHard on hand tools; machines and sands with sharp abrasives
About this wood
Hard and durable. Strong yellow-orange color for accents, boxes, and furniture. It also makes a good cutting board.
What we carry
- Argentine osage for accents, boxes, and cutting boards
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.