Examples of black locust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But for now, black walnut, buckeye, black locust and cottonwood trees have begun to change. — Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, "Fall foliage is almost here. Send us your pictures to be included in our reader gallery," 2 Oct. 2020 Choose hardwood species like Osage orange, black locust and hickory for bows (though many other hardwoods can work). — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "9 Tips For Building a Bow (and Arrows) in a Survival Situation," 25 June 2020 Buckthorn, black locust and honeysuckle are among the invasive species cleared. — Caitlin Anderson, Twin Cities, "Stillwater mill ruins uncovered; cleanup part of initiative to preserve historical resources," 26 Sep. 2019 So, after being closed for more than two and a half years, the bridge reopened in April 2017, only to close again in mid-2018 after tests pointed to problems with the wood, black locust timber, which is widely considered long-lasting and strong. — James Barron, New York Times, "$7.5 Million ‘Down the Drain’: The Demise of the Bouncing Bridge," 29 Oct. 2019 The star of the square is the oldest living tree in Paris, a black locust, said to have been planted in 1601 by Jean Robin, who was the herbalist and gardener to Henri III, Henri IV, and Louis XII. — Melissa Liebling-goldberg, Condé Nast Traveler, "19 Best Paris Walking Tours," 3 Mar. 2018

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