OK, just found there ARE thornless versions of honey locust, which has those flowers in the spring but it does not flower white. So Sue is correct.

The only explanation I have, is that locusts spread by the wind, birds, etc, and a honey locust must've just ended up in the spot where you found it. I've found locust trees growing in the raspberries, so they really do move.

And drat.....I'm a slow poster tonight.

Again, many thanks!!!!

Sure! Sorry it wasn't better news.

Me too. But, it is what it is, and now I know..........THE REST OF THE STORY!!!!!! lol

Lol. Well if it makes you feel any better, I told my husband about it, (he's well versed on trees from his upbringing). After I told him what happened he replied , "Honey locust is more desireable". So there you go.

We'll, it is a nice tree.