Osage Orange & Mulberry

[Kirk_Allen]

I have about 3000 bf of Mulberry on hand and was wondering if it has the same resistance to rot as Osage Orange.  I know they are in the same family but not sure if one is more rot resistant than the other.

If it has the same characteristics as Osage Orange I plan on cutting it into fence posts for the local cattle farmers. 

If it does not, then I will cut it into turning blanks. 

[Texas Ranger]

Book says mulberry is used "locally" for fence posts, furniture, trim, and caskets.  So it would appear to be better under the knife than osage orange ( a real pain to try to work with)  So the best bet may be working stock instead of fence posts.

[SwampDonkey]

Wood Tech says the heart wood is exceptionally resistant to decay in both red mulberry and Osage Orange.

[Larry]

This stuff?




Sawed a lot of it...two kinds red and white.  From experience don't think it is as durable as osage orange but will still out last me.

Sawed couple of short logs near 30" in diameter for a guy couple of months ago into little blocks.  He has a market...turning stuff but I don't know where.  And I'm guessing probably pays a lot more than fence posts.