And fence posts - lasts decades in the ground. Man, there were probably 100 mature ones lining the road we are off of - came home one day when they started the "paving of paradise" and nut'n but some big piles of bright yellow chips. FUUUUUCCCCKKKKKKERRRRRRSSS! * peeps here like putting one of the fruit near each garage or barn door(inside) - said to help keep the mice away.Osage is for bow staves.