The old times used to say that locust would last 100 years longer than stone when placed on the ground. Of course that was an exaggeration but here is a link that discusses how long the wood will last. The article state the that poles made from locust and they have lasted 150 years and are still standing.0,000 black locust trees. No thorns on the trunks. Just smaller ones on the branches. Never
Chemical Free Rot Resistant Natural Wood
Black Locust wood contains natural organic compounds that resist rot for 100 years or more, which makes these trees an extremely valuable and environmentally friendly tree.
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