The image of a honey locust tree with thorns growing in spangles like cancer all over its stout trunk and spiny branches has been growing in my mind lately. But with three teenage sons now – two of ...

It’s the branch of a tree, but this tree is no good for a tree house. Take a look at the thorns, which can be found up and down the trunk, and also potently arming the branches. You won’t be inclined ...

The fruits of hawthorn are much smaller than their cousin, the apple, only about a half-inch in diameter. A close look reveals what might be considered a miniature apple. Indeed, hawthorns are also ...