| Name | Osage-Orange (Maclura pomifera) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as osage, bow wood, bois-d’arc, bodark, bodare, hedge apple, and horse apple. |
| Sources | Grows in United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight grained with an uneven texture and a high luster. Golden-yellow to bright orange heartwood and narrow, light yellow sapwood. Darkens with age. Heavy, hard, tough, and resilient. |
| Physical Props | Exceptional decay resistance (best in North America) and dimensional stability. |
| Working Props | Works with difficulty due to hardness. Glues satisfactorily. Nails and screws hold well but hardness may require pre-drilling. Finishes easily enough but oils will accelerate natural darkening. |
| Uses | Used for wheel rims, bows, fenceposts, stakes, railroad ties, turnery, novelties, and musical instruments. |
