So I believe I found some black locust downed limbs across the street in a wooded area. Has the locust bark, thorns (I took one for the team), and leaf pattern. Two or three large limbs down, and I was able to hand cut some small diameter pieces. Will go back with the chain saw when things dry out. Very wet from a couple days of rain. Pic of the tree below. Pleased with this find! Assuming I am correct...
I think you are. Leaves and flowers look right. Supposed to be great firewood. I am getting a fair load of it soon from a conservation organization. Not native here and spreads like wildfire.
Yeah I’ve looked at enough black locust, that’s the good stuff. Just know that if you’re cutting it down on your property, those suckers have begun to spread here. Great fire wood too.
Yep that’s black locust. Around here they usually bloom around the first week of June, but our spring comes a little later this far north. Do you own the wooded area across the street? If not, you should find out who does and get their permission before you proceed. Be sure to show them the thorns; tell them it’s a hazard to children and then offer to take the rest of the tree. It’s great firewood. It actually seasons relatively quickly. Like ash, it has a fairly low moisture content even when it’s growing. I’d give it two summers if it’s green or on the ground. If you find some standing dead, a lot of times the tops will be ready to burn right away.
I love locust for firewood , hard to find here unless you go deep in the woods , and then you have to weigh the work vs reward. Or I do anyway. Lots of good oak etc to be had easier. I would never pass up locust that I can get to easy enough. I have even milled some for lumber , super hard wood.
