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Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis

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Overview

The Honey Locust, 'Gleditsia triacanthos inermis,' is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching 30-70 feet tall, yielding a delicate, open canopy of fine, feathery foliage. This low-maintenance species thrives in full sun and tolerates various soil types. It boasts small leaflets that create dappled shade and is generally thornless, featuring fragrant spring flowers and twisty seed pods in fall, offering seasonal interest in residential or urban landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 3–10Type Tree
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — the tree requires minimal care; the tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 70 feet, image 73

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae

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Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — the Honey Locust tolerates a diverse range of soil conditions including acidic; but it thrives in full sun to
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — greenish-yellow flowers bloom in late spring; this low-maintenance species thrives in full sun and, image 75
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — offering seasonal interest in residential or urban landscapes; scientifically referred to as, image 109
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — though they are often inconspicuous; which allows turf and other plantings to thrive beneath it, image 102
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — with a spread of 30 to 50 feet; though they are often inconspicuous, image 67
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — but it thrives in full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half, image 97
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — The tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 70 feet; frequently increasing in height by more than 24, image 66
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — making it a low-maintenance option.<br><br>Tiny; the tree requires minimal care, image 100
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — maintaining a generally rounded form
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — frequently increasing in height by more than 24 inches annually.<br><br>Adaptable and resilient; adding seasonal
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — is a popular deciduous tree known for its distinct
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — Notable for its drought tolerance once established
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — but it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — though they are often inconspicuous; which allows turf and other plantings to thrive beneath it, image 76
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — bipinnate leaves are a vibrant green; with a spread of 30 to 50 feet, image 88
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
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