Mesquite lumber wood, Prosopis juliflora lumber for woodworking

Mesquite // Prosopis juliflora

Tough, textured, and totally irresistible. Mesquite is the wildchild of the desert—gnarled, weathered, and full of soul. Harvested from scrappy Sonoran trees hardened by sun, wind, and drought, this wood shows off dramatic knots, cracks, worm trails, and bark inclusions. It’s for woodworkers with artistic vision for projects that tell a unique story. Fresh-cut, it’s a warm tan, but over time it deepens into a rich, red-sandstone glow—like the desert at golden hour.

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 map of where Mesquite grows

Weight

4

lbs /Bd. Ft.

11.73% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)

Hardness

2299

Janka Rating

78.22% harder than red oak (1290 psi)

Density

0.64

Specific Gravity

Same as red oak (.64)

General Workability

Somewhat Difficult 8/10

Red Oak

Wood Texture

Fine 3/10

Red Oak

Ease of Finishing

Good 3/10

Red Oak