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a tree with the words, complete guide to honey locust tree growing on it

If you’ve ever noticed a tree covered in clusters of 5″ long spikes, and wondered “What is this tree that could kill me?” then you probably have found the Honey Locust. The huge thorns on this tree could easily pierce a shoe if stepped on, or cause serious injury in the event that a branch fell down. Numerous tractor tires have also fallen victim to the thorns of the honey locust!

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Unlike other honey locust varieties, Skyline is thornless. These thornless honey locusts are great additions to the landscape as a shade tree. Interested in growing Skyline honey locusts? Click on this article to find out how to grow a Skyline locust tree.

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Please note: For most situations, we would not recommend installing this plant in new gardens, landscapes, or plantings in southern California. Our top recommendations to consider instead of this tree, depending on situation and desired size include Western sycamore, desert willow, and pink chitalpa. This plant profile is included in this site as a reference […]

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an old tree covered with vines in the woods

HONEY LOCUST Common Thorn Tree Species: Gleditsia triacanthos Risk: Approach with Caution, Partially Edible The Honey Locust is a common sight in Missouri. This tree should be passed carefully as its entire body, from the trunk to the tips of its branches, is covered in thorns. These thorns can grow anywhere from three to eight inches long and often grow in clusters. Neither the tree nor its thorns carry any harmful poison or toxin. The leaves of the Honey Locust are doubly compound, meaning…

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a green tree in the middle of a field next to a white house and trees

I took quite a particular interest in plant biology and the overall ecosystems of the forests of WI and the upper plains regions. In my later years in college I took courses in Botany and Dendrolo…

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Honey locust, genus of 12 species of thorny trees or shrubs in the pea family (Fabaceae), native to North and South America, tropical Africa, and central and eastern Asia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals, and a number are useful for timber or as animal fodder.

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In another thread, Dave mentioned eating honey locust pods. . I've heard that the pod seeds are too hard to eat. that squirrels will fish the seeds out of the pods. And then I heard that you can feed the pods to cattle, and that the seeds just pass right through.

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