Author Topic: Propagating historical but controversial tree (Read 1351 times)

Rsimmons · « **on:** July 07, 2020, 05:53:23 PM »

I'm growing a few trees for a museum complex in my Dad's/grandparents' hometown. They're grown from a prominent honey locust the property. My thought was to donate them since they are in keeping with history. Some have said this is a trash tree. Just looking for your input.

Southside · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2020, 07:32:49 PM »

It's beautiful lumber. I don't trash the ones we have.

WDH · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2020, 08:35:14 PM »

I also think that it is a beautiful tree if you can deal with the thorns. Some horticultural varieties are thornless.

Rsimmons · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2020, 08:52:00 PM »

The tree I got the seed pods from is a spineless one.

WIwoodworker · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:11:29 AM »

Honey Locusts are nice looking.trees with a great canopy. The lumber is excellent as well. I’d have no issues with planting them. Here in Milwaukee it’s a common city tree.

ID4ster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2020, 03:12:53 PM »

Go for it. We have the Idaho state champion Honey Locust in the town I live near. Beautiful tree, tall, stately and drought resistant. Just make sure your seeds are from good genetic stock.

ppine · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2020, 02:01:29 PM »

They are susceptible to wind damage especially when open grown as ornamentals under irrigation.

woodworker9 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2020, 12:34:19 PM »

Honey locust makes nice looking lumber, and makes great firewood, too. I just finished cutting and bringing home about 6 cords of honey locust. Splits easy, is hard and dense, and burns great. Burns slow and with a lot of heat. Lots of it available around here and I get it for free if I go pick it up.

doc henderson · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2020, 11:28:51 AM »

great wood for heat or projects.

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