chopped honey locust

[Joe Dupre']

I marked this honey locust early in the summer. It had been mowed more than once and the trunk was splintered and had some rotten spots. It had a fair amount of finger sized roots but really no small feeder roots. I chopped it way back and carved the splintered and rotten stuff down to cleaner wood. And, as they say "Now we wait.".

 

[Colorado]

Used to have a few of these in the yard as street trees at the old house. Will look forward to seeing how they respond as a bonsai subject!

 

[Joe Dupre']

Used to have a few of these in the yard as street trees at the old house. Will look forward to seeing how they respond as a bonsai subject!

I've had a couple in the past. The leaves reduce somewhat. I like the species because the foliage and dark red thorns make a good show. Gotta wear good gloves to prune them, though.

 

[BrierPatch]

Had a huge 80' one in our old yard, loved that tree. Fast growing and yes the thorns are killers.

 

[Attmos]

I marked this honey locust early in the summer. It had been mowed more than once and the trunk was splintered and had some rotten spots. It had a fair amount of finger sized roots but really no small feeder roots. I chopped it way back and carved the splintered and rotten stuff down to cleaner wood. And, as they say "Now we wait.".

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I just started a cutting for the fun of it. How is your tree doing? Have any progress photos for us?

 

[Joe Dupre']

I just started a cutting for the fun of it. How is your tree doing? Have any progress photos for us?

Well, this one didn't make the cut. It sprouted high up, with really no lower branches. It didn't seem worth a several year effort so I canned it. Sounds brutal, but I have access to many of them in my region. I have one now that is light years better than this one.

Actually, now that I'm remembering, I brought this one back and planted it in the same location it was dug. It may be better 5 years from now.

 

[Attmos]

Well, this one didn't make the cut. It sprouted high up, with really no lower branches. It didn't seem worth a several year effort so I canned it. Sounds brutal, but I have access to many of them in my region. I have one now that is light years better than this one.

Actually, now that I'm remembering, I brought this one back and planted it in the same location it was dug. It may be better 5 years from now.

lol... A man after my own heart. I have a really hard time just killing a plant on purpose. Good for you.
I'd love to see any other photos you have, if you have any. Or any tips....

My cutting is green, so I hope they grow quickly... lol