I was thinking this might be a Honey Locust but I'm just not sure. Does anyone recognize this?

Osage orange? (Maclura pomifera)

I recognize it: forked thorns, zig-zag twigs, but I can't name it. I hope you get an answer.

It sure remind me of Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Close up images of thorns here: http://www.wildflower.org/plan...

More photos on this page for comparison: http://www.gaelynnwoods.com/20...

Mesquite has cross thorns at the base of the initial thorns - not a very good way of explaining it, I'm sure there are more accurate technical terms

Here's a pic:

https://www.google.ca/search?q...:

Thanks for the ideas, everyone.

I'm really thinking honey locust here. I'll watch this plant and when it leafs out and blooms I bet we'll know for sure.

Since I am blessed with this species here at the Valley, I'll take the honors to confirm this as Gleditsia triacanthos - Common Honeylocust.

It is a determined species, sprouting from its root system in the classic style of Sumac, Elderberry, and Black Locust - but thornier.

I'm glad to know what properly to call the nasty things.

Yes, but that cannot be enunciated here - only out loud and painfully as the tips enter tender bits of your body.

Thanks for the confirmation John.