I'm looking for seeds from
honey locust trees that are thornless (or nearly so) and
bear pods heavily. It would be a plus if they were in Colorado or other locations on the front range. I realize that these traits will not dependably continue from
seed; I'm looking for material for a mass planting and selection program, to create a high yielding, thornless
landrace adapted to Colorado; I'll just chop out any thorny ones. I'm planning to grow them for a year or two, to eliminate weak ones and thorny ones, and then find landowners who want to plant them out for shelter-belts or habitat, in locations where I can have access to for ongoing evaluation.
I also realize that thorns might deter browsing, but they can also puncture tires and feet; I'd like these trees to be at least somewhat friendly; a little temporary protection till they get above browsing height seems like a good compromise.