• The dried pulp from the pods was used as a sweetener and a minor food source. 

• Southern races of the species produce fruit more nutritious for stock feeding than northern races. 

Medicinal Uses: 

• The pods were used by the Cherokee as an adjuvant or to sweeten medicine for killing intestinal parasites.

• Infusions of the pods were used as a treatment for measles.

• The juice of the pods was used as an antiseptic.

• The pods or bark infusions were used to treat indigestion.

• Infusions of the bark were used to treat whooping cough, fevers, measles, and smallpox.

• The bark was mixed with other barks to create a blood-purifying tonic or cough treatment.

Materials and Construction:

• The wood was used to make bows, and possibly blowgun darts. 

• The durable wood was used for fence posts, railroad ties, furniture, and tool handles. 

• It was also used for fuel, as it burns slowly and generates a lot of heat. 

• The tree may have been cultivated by the Cherokee, and its presence was often found near their settlement sites, according to Warren of SUNY Buffalo State.

• Pods:

  The sweet pulp inside the pods was a traditional food source for Native Americans and can be ground into a powder or used in various culinary preparations, says Greg App. 

• Seeds:

  The seeds can be ground and used as feed for livestock or roasted as a coffee substitute. 

Wood:

• Timber:

  The dense, strong wood is used for fence posts, railroad ties, furniture, and various other construction purposes, says the USDA Plants Database. Fuel:

  The tree can be easily split for firewood, and its wood is resistant to rot. 

• Other:

  Native Americans used the wood for bows, spears, and digging sticks, while European settlers used it for various other crafts and construction. 

Medicinal:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Extracts of the honey locust have been found useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis. 

• Anti-cancer properties: Leaves are being researched for potential anti-cancer compounds. 

• Other: Native Americans used parts of the plant for treating various ailments. 

Other Uses:Ornamental: The tree is used as an ornamental tree in parks and urban areas. 

• Nitrogen fixation: Honey locust trees are nitrogen-fixing, which can improve soil health. 

• Wildlife habitat: The tree provides habitat for various wildlife species. 

• Shelterbelts: In the past, honey locust trees were used extensively as shelterbelts. 

• Thorns: The sharp spines were used as pins, nails, and spear points by Native Americans and European settlers. 

24ft /2ft - height

slow growing diameter 1/2 inch per year

Diameter: 59inches

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advantage is that they can survive ice and snow and don't have to fall off.

a disadvantage is that they lower the ph balance of soil, making the soil to acidic for other plants to grow.