Thorny Issue by bmac62
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Description
This tree shouts, No Climbing!
I've never seen one of these pictured here on Rendo...but there's a lot of Rendo I haven't seen yet.
This specimen is known as a Honey Locust tree and resides just off the back of my lot. It grows wild in the eastern half of the USA.
The thorns are unyielding. Old thorns turn gray as in the top of this photo and newer thorns are a redish brown. Even the squirrels avoid this natural protection.
Thanks for all your comments and favorites. Highly motivating! :)
Bill
Added: Latin name for Honey Locust - Gleditsia triacanthos
Comments (26)
lyron
Beautiful shot!!
durleybeachbum
Does it throw its old branches, I wonder? We call a tree something like this a False Acacia, and my next door neihbour has a huge specimen which chucks old limbs at the cars in the back drive! It also throws up suckers all over my front garden.
glix70
Crazy caotic bhanches in here!!! Great capture!!! Well done!!! :)
Emil-arts
A definite no-go area, it looks more effective than barbed wire. A beautiful shot of one of natures natural defences Bill.
auntietk
Okay, I'M not climbing it! You've convinced me. A friend had a HUGE black locust in his yard, but it split between two trunks and fell across the road. It was quite exciting! I don't remember it having any thorns, though. Must be a different "branch" of the locust family. :)
CavalierLady
Yes, we have some of those around here, too. They certainly do get my respect! Well captured details of all those Wicked! thorns, Bill.
DAVER2112
Ouch! I'd hate to lean against that tree! :)
PD154
Thats some serious thorns there Bill, I would think most living things avoid it along with the squirrels, great capture my friend.
drace68
Not friendly. Good description.
debbielove
Not something you climb as a kid then!! Not seen one of these either. Goodchoice mate Rob.
AndreiR
yep... no climbing on this one. thank you for posting, nice image!
beatoangelico
Excellent work.... marveolus capture..!!!
MrsRatbag
Some SERIOUS thornage there! Great shot!
Kaartijer
Very well seen, Bill! Excellent shot, good composition!
skipper62
Good shot. A very pointed message this one would give to those who like to hug trees for spiritual guidance. Moral of the story, stay off the back side of your lot. Cheers, Skipper
Fred255
Well in the past I have been known to be a bit of a tree hugger, but I think I will stay clear of this one! Good shot of the unusal tree.
kansas
Great shot. Yes, these thorns are H--- on tractor tires. We have a few on our place. However, the lumber from these trees is absolutely beautiful: pale yellow to a subtle pink in places.
MrsLubner
I have only seen one or two in my time but once seen, twice respected and remembered. :-) If you think a wild plum or a wild lemon or lime (or even bouganvillia) try one of these and be impressed. Really cool find and excellent shot.
maudawg
...come closer, please...heheheheh...
junge1
Another beautiful find Bill. This tree would have been a real challenge to us boys, daring each other to climb it (and get bloody torn up in the process). This tree would have helped establish the pecking order in our little boy community!
goodoleboy
What a formidable shield the tree has constructed around itself! Machete or tree pruners, anyone? Stellar clarity, lighting and textures depicted in this one, Bill. Incidentally, you've indicated that you know little about the names of trees, bushes, etc., but you have this one nailed, even to its Latin nomenclature. The advantage of having it on your own property, I suspect.
bronwyn_lea
My son can climb a tree like a monkey but I do not think he would be able to do this one. Great picture!
npauling
My word, it is positively screaming out not to climb it. The thorns really show up while it is bare. Great capture and this would make a great tree to plant to keep out the burglers.
Richardphotos
that is one bad a$$ tree.I would not try and climb for sure
moonrancher
Those are some mean thorns! Good to hear it's in the back forty somewhere.
waldodessa
Clasic!