Trees With Large Thorns - What Is The Tree With The Big Thorns?

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as thorny locust or thorn tree, is a medium sized tree with pleasing, graceful foliage. The leaves are alternate, and both compound and double compound leaves on the same plant.

What Ohio trees have thorns?

While also known as Thorny Locust, Common Honeylocust, or Sweet Locust, the native form may grow to 80 feet tall by 50 feet wide, with a medium to rapid growth rate. As a member of the Bean Family, it is related Redbud, Kentucky Coffeetree, Black Locust, and Wisteria, among others.