Collection: False Acacia / Black Locust

False Acacia / Black Locust Hardwood Planks

False Acacia, also known as Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), is one of Europe's hardest and most durable hardwoods — a naturalised North American species that has thrived across Central and Southern Europe for centuries. With its warm golden-yellow to olive-brown tone, fine to medium grain, and exceptional natural durability, Black Locust is increasingly sought after as a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods. Resistant to rot, moisture, and wear without treatment, it's a timber that truly earns its reputation.

Key Characteristics

• Colour: Warm golden-yellow to olive-brown, darkening with age
• Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked — fine to medium texture
• Hardness: Extremely hard and dense — one of Europe's hardest commercial timbers
• Workability: Moderate — machines and finishes well; sharp tools recommended

Common Uses

• Outdoor furniture, decking, and cladding
• Fencing, posts, and agricultural use
• Kitchen worktops and flooring
• Turned objects and furniture

False Acacia / Black Locust from The Wood Room is a premium European hardwood with outstanding natural durability. Browse our planks and discover a timber built to last.