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$10.00 - $30.00 per post
Black Locust Posts: 50+ Year Natural Rot Resistance
Black Locust posts are the gold standard for natural, untreated fence posts. With documented ground-contact lifespans of 50-80 years, Black Locust outperforms every other domestic species and even rivals pressure-treated posts for longevity.
Available Sizes
Round posts 3"-6" diameter; split posts; 4x4; lengths 6'-8'
Available Grades
Select, Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Locust posts routinely last 50-80 years in ground contact, the longest-lasting domestic wood post available.
Black Locust heartwood contains natural toxins and has a closed cell structure that resists water absorption and decay organisms.
Black Locust posts are available from specialty suppliers and Appalachian-region sawmills where the species is most abundant.