we do EVERYTHING bigger in Texas.

[3100 MPFI]

I was doing some yard work and came across a TREE that is covered in THORNS!!!!!

I am not talking about a BRIAR BUSH, or THORN VINE. I am talking about a TREE that has thorns that are 3 inches long, and such.

I just HAD to snap some pics. So far I have found 2 of these trees on my property, and I am sure there is more.

This is the TRUNK of the tree. The thorns just grow out the side at random.




This is the thorns on one of the branches.




And some better size refrence pics. I do NOT have small hands, but they are not the biggest either. This gives you a general idea of the size of the thorns.

[geldartb]

weird looking tree what kind of tree is it
that must hurt like hell if you stumble upon it without seeing it first
i could assure you that would be high on my list of firewood

[SappySE107]

Damn str8, burn that shit! The trees are taking over:P

[geldartb]

thats some mad max futuristic shit right there

nothing a couple cans of gas wouldnt erase

i always knew texas had some weird crap this confirms it

[3100 MPFI]

we call it a locust tree. As for the exact species, I am not 100% sure, but I think it is a honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos).

[Rhedalert]

[khellendrosxs]

we call it a locust tree. As for the exact species, I am not 100% sure, but I think it is a honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos).

Yep, thats a locust but without my Dirr book Im hopelessly lost at identification. You would think a landscaper should recognize that kind of thing on sight but lack of leaves makes it slightly harder.

[3100 MPFI]

It is still too early for these to have leaves. They LOOK dead, but they are not. The thorn clusters are still very soft and pliable. If the tree was dead, then the thorns would be brittle and break.