This section is from the book "Trees And Tree-Planting", by James S. Brisbin. Also available from Amazon: Trees and Tree Planting.
This is a much smaller tree than the honey-locust, but its general characteristics are the same. It is found in the southern portion of Illinois. It is inferior to the wood of the honey-locust, and is not much used even where it is the most common. Its height is from forty to sixty feet. It is found growing principally on the river-banks and in the swamps of Illinois.
 
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