Honey locust trees can have thorns, so if you're looking for a more kid-friendly or pet-friendly tree, consider some thornless honey locust varieties, such as this honey locust sapling available ...

A tolerant, thorn-clad tree native to the central United States, honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a somewhat fast-growing tree often found on limestone soils or moist bottomlands. It ranges ...