Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos ~ Honey Locust

Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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The Honey Locust, scientifically known as Gleditsia triacanthos, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Here are some key features and information about the Honey Locust:

  1. Appearance: The Honey Locust is a medium to large-sized tree that can reach heights of 30 to 70 feet (9 to 21 meters). It has a spreading, open canopy with delicate, fern-like foliage.

  2. Thorny Varieties: Some varieties of Honey Locust have thorns on their branches, while others are thornless. Thornless varieties are often preferred for landscaping purposes.

  3. Leaf Characteristics: The leaves of the Honey Locust are pinnately compound, meaning they are composed of multiple leaflets arranged along a central stem. Each leaflet is small and oval-shaped, giving the tree a light and airy appearance.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Southern N. America; GA Native

Height: 

60' - 80'

Spread: 

60' - 80’

Spacing: 

70’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.   Honey locusts are susceptible to leaf spot, canker, witches’ broom, powdery mildew and rust.  Borers and webworms are common pests.  Pods cause considerable mess.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland Gardensand Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Ironweed, Hydrangea, Azalea

IMAGES: Jon Peli OleagaGleditsia triacanthos 20100822 150949 Getxo 43p363424N 3p017662W rCC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Andrew ButkoGleditsia triacanthos in Donetsk 3CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Photo by Frederick County Forestry Board, Honey locust leaves, (4) Photo by Plant Image LibraryGleditsia triacanthos (Honeylocust), (5) Photo by Sheila SundThere is no blue without yellow.jpg, (6) Prazak, Gleditsia triacanthos1CC BY-SA 2.5

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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