Honey locust is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches and handsome, finely divided leaves. There are several species (kinds) of honey locusts. They are found in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The bark of a honey locust is furrowed. In some kinds, stout spines grow on the trunk and branches. The fruits look like long, somewhat flattened and twisted pea pods. They contain a sweetish pulp used as cattle feed. The wood from the honey locust tree is hard, heavy, and durable. It is used for fuel, posts, railroad ties, and veneer. Honey locusts are often grown as shade trees and ornamentals. They also are used in windbreaks.
See also Locust.
