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Utilization of black locust

Creator:

Cuno, J. B. (John Brown), 1894- and United States. Department of Agriculture

Abstract:

The wood of black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, is used chiefly for insulator pins, wagon hubs, treenails, fence posts, and mine timbers. For these uses it is admirable because of its hardness, strength, and durability. A valuable characteristic of the tree is its rapid growth on many types of soils during...

Resource Type:

Technical Report