Wood properties of Robinia pseudoacacia

2025-10-08

Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as Robinia pseudoacacia, is native to North America and was later introduced to Europe, Asia and other places for cultivation. Because it is an alien tree species, it is named "Robinia pseudoacacia".

1. The literary origins of Robinia

Mr. Yu Tong described the black locust tree as a "country bumpkin": a ghost of a tree, ugly and filthy, crooked and sinister, it has no place in elegance and cannot thrive in city parks. Its crude material is also criticized by carpenters, making it unsuitable for beams. Whether in remote areas or rural villages, the black locust tree can survive in barren and fertile ground, providing a thick, canopy-like shade.

Robinia pseudoacacia has leaf thorns that are up to 2 cm long, exuding a rugged and vicissitudes of life beauty. Robinia pseudoacacia remains in the hometown memories of many people and is rarely seen in the bustling cities.

2. The Talent Value of Robinia

Robinia pseudoacacia is a tree species with both beauty and talent, and is highly valued. Every year when the flowers bloom, clusters of beautiful white flowers adorn the world with pure beauty, and the fragrance permeates the air, intoxicating.

If you know something about honey, you will know that acacia honey is one of the four famous honeys in China. Not only in China, but also in Nagano Prefecture, which ranks third in honey production in Japan, 80% of its revenue comes from acacia.

3. Characteristics of Robinia wood


Robinia pseudoacacia is native to North America and has been widely introduced to Asia and Europe. Its wood is hard and durable, earning it the nickname "Diamond Teak." It is corrosion-resistant, and the flavonoids in its wood allow it to remain rot-free for centuries in the soil. It is slow-burning, insect-resistant, and rot-resistant, boasting the world's highest impact strength. Its heartwood is greenish-yellow or dark brown, while its sapwood is narrow and yellowish-white, creating an elegant color and a straight or interlaced grain. It is beautiful and fragrant, making it an excellent material for precious flooring, furniture, and the manufacture of machinery, vehicles, and ships.

Floors made of acacia wood have good strength, toughness, and stability, and shrink very little during winter and summer. Acacia wood has classic color and beautiful texture, and the paving effect reveals a natural charm, elegance and classicism. Acacia wood has its own mellow and pleasant fragrance, which is beneficial to the regulation of the human nervous system. Acacia wood is corrosion-resistant and has an elegant color. Sunlight will fade oil stains, and it will remain as bright as new and even more beautiful as time goes by.