Hardwood Fence Posts Give Good Service

B. E. Carpenter; T. P. Bouler

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Hardwood Fence Posts Give Good Service

Informally Refereed

Authors:

B. E. Carpenter, T. P. Bouler

Year:

1962

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Mississippi State Pub

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Abstract

Very few tree species make naturally durable fence posts. Osage-orange, mulberry, black locust, cypress, and some species of cedar are known for the good service they give. But in no case are their names a guarantee. Only the heartwood of these species possesses adequate durability .

Keywords

hardwood, fence

Citation

Carpenter, B. E. 1962. Hardwood Fence Posts Give Good Service. Information Sheet 782. Stoneville, MS: Mississippi State University Delta Branch Experiment Station. November 1962.