honey locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
A fast-growing deciduous tree with feathery, fern-like foliage that casts dappled shade and turns yellow in fall. Thornless cultivars are popular for landscapes, producing small greenish flowers followed by long seed pods.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation