1. Good question.
2. We have two types of locust trees.
a. honey locust - Gleditsia triacanthos
b. black locust - Robinia pseudoacacia



honey locust is a diffuse porous tree. black locust is a ring porous tree.

One would have to know the type of locust inwhich to compare.


Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
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and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.



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What is the difference between an acacia tree and a locust tree?

Some websites say they're the same; most say they're different; none
that I've found tell me what the difference is.

To be specific, I live in Madison, Wisconsin, and I'm trying to figure
out what are the tiny-leaved trees here. If you can answer that
question, I'll be satisfied.

Thank you!

Ted Shoemaker