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> ...and wondered if there was any kind of usage for them. When cut open, they release a natural insect repellent. Works against many species of ants and cockr
by yourapostasy 4y ago
> ...and wondered if there was any kind of usage for them.
When cut open, they release a natural insect repellent. Works against many species of ants and cockroaches among other insects.
The wood is excellent material for fences. Very tough and durable.
- Tagbert 4y agoIn Kansas we called the trees “hedge trees” as they were grown as hedges around fields. They grew thickly and with the spines, cattle were disinterested in passing through the hedge. The branches were used a durable fence posts. The fruit were called “hedge apples”.
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoAnd to most of us central Kansans, hedge wood is the only wood worth burning in the woodstove.
- Tagbert 4y agoBut it does like to pop :)
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoPart of the fun.