In the US the Hawthorne tree has thorns about an inch. I have one so I see if I can struggle through the wild roses this weekend and take a look. I don't think the tree is in good shape as it has old man's beard moss growing all over it. If I get there, I'll clip the thorns.
Diane Z Lubec, Maine -----Original Message----- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Jean Nathan Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 1:02 PM To: Lace Subject: [lace] Pins Rebecca wrote: <Does anyone know of a thorn that would work as a pin?> The longest thorn I can think of is on the Pyrocanthus bush, also known as Firethorn. Very effective as a boundary hedge to keep out intruders. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
