Other Names Also known as osage, bow wood, bois-d'arc, bodark, bodare, hedge apple, and horse apple.
Sources Grows in United States and Canada.
Appearance Straight grained with an uneven texture and a high luster. Golden-yellow to bright orange heartwood and narrow, light yellow sapwood. Darkens with age. Heavy, hard, tough, and resilient. Working Props Works with difficulty due to hardness.