If it is the same tree, what we call Honey Locust is considered a trash
tree. It does have seed pods and I have heard that it is a legume but it
also has many many LARGE thorns on the trunk as well as on the limbs. These
thorns have caused foot problems for cattle. No good for fence posts
either. Rots before you can tamp the soil around the post.
This is for Northeast Texas.
Dave Keene
>From: Oogie McGuire <oogiem@desertweyr.com>
>Reply-To: graze-l@witt.ac.nz
>To: graze-l@witt.ac.nz
>Subject: [Graze-l] Honey Locust trees?
>Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 14:07:28 -0600
>
>Anyone have any experiences or comments on using honey locust trees as
>shade trees in pastures?
>
>We need trees to lamb under trees to prevent eagles from killing the lambs.
>Also, we've found that our sheep gain better and in general are much
>happier and less stressed with shade in mid summer. Our extension agent has
>suggested honey locust as a tree to plant for shade in our area. In
>addition to being fast growing, tolerate alkaline soils and fairly tough
>she mentioned that the pods are edible so in times of drought the sheep
>might be able to be fed on the fruits. Also, they are legumes so increase
>soil nitrogen rather than remove it.
>
>Sounds great but I'd like to get some real world experience to compare
>with. <G>
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