Category: Trees
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
COMMON NAME: Honeylocust
EXPOSURE: full-sun
HEIGHT: 60‘ – 80‘
SPREAD: 60‘ – 80‘
FORM: Rounded
COMMENTS & CAUTIONS: Thornless, podless varieties are best. Honey locust is susceptible to a large number of potential disease problems, including leaf spot, canker, witches’ broom, powdery mildew and rust. Borers and webworms are common insect problems in some areas.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION: Green
FOLIAGE: Green Foliage
FALL FOLIAGE: Yellow
BLOOM: May, June
BARK: Rough
FRUIT: Long, thin seed pods up to 18" long
PREFERRED SOIL DESCRIPTION:
PREFERRED SOIL MOISTURE: Wet, Medium, Dry
SOIL TOLERANCES: Compacted, low organic matter, high pH, low pH
REGIONALLY NATIVE: NE, MO, KS, IA, SD, MN
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE USES:
STREET TREE: Yes
URBAN: Yes
SUITABILITY INDEX: A
MITIGATION: Yes