Mesquite // Prosopis juliflora
Ruggedly handsome in its own way with glorious desert charm. Mesquite trees are short, twisted Sonoran desert plants and the resulting lumber reflects the intense hard life they endure. Expect a surprise collection of knots, splits, worm holes and bark pockets you can feature in your own one-of-a-kind custom projects. Freshly cut mesquite is medium tan and ages to a reddish sun-baked sandstone color.
Color Range
Rich dark brown heartwood with wavy darker lines.
Other Names
Honey Mesquite, Argentine Mesquite
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, fine art, turnings
What's the Tree Like?
This is a small, twisted, short-trunked tree, 20 to 50 feet high, or a large shrub. It is very slow growing, ill-shaped and scrawny looking tree with an exceptionally deep tap root.Mesquite grows in North America
Weight
4
lbs /Bd. Ft.
11.73% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
