American locust

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I found an American locust tree growing in my yard , I couldn’t find much on them being bonsai. So here I am it’s about 10” tall and wanted to know if they make good bonsai, it also has a few small thorns on it. Thanks
 
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Wouldn’t hurt to give one a shot. The bark and leaves, though compound, would work well for bonsai, but I hear they don’t generally respond well to captivity. I have a cord or two of firewood that will keep me warm this winter.
 

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In nature, if you want to kill a Black Locust, mess with its roots.
 
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Looks like I’ll be mowing it off now.
 
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