How to Use black locust in a Sentence
black locust
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Any wood will do; however, cedar, black locust, and white oak are the most rot-resistant.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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The beds were all constructed of local black locust, prized for its durability.
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Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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The beds were all constructed of local black locust, prized for its durability.
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Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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The smaller leaflets of trees such as honey-locust, black locust, and Kentucky coffee tree can be spread on a path whole.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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In its native environment, the black locust can be a boon, providing edible, fragrant flowers and slow-decaying wood for fence posts or decking.
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Jennifer Lobb,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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