{"title":"False Acacia \/ Black Locust","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFalse Acacia \/ Black Locust Hardwood Planks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalse Acacia, also known as Black Locust (\u003cem\u003eRobinia pseudoacacia\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Warm golden-yellow to olive-brown, darkening with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain: Straight to slightly interlocked — fine to medium texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Extremely hard and dense — one of Europe's hardest commercial timbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkability: Moderate — machines and finishes well; sharp tools recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor furniture, decking, and cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFencing, posts, and agricultural use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen worktops and flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned objects and furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/collections\/acacia.jpg?v=1779744818","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/collections\/false-acacia-black-locust.oembed","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}