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Honeylocust
Gleditsia triancanthos


  United States

Dimensions
Height: 30.0 ft. to 80.0 ft.
Spread: 30.0 ft. to 80.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Wildlife Uses
Large Mammals, Medium-Sized Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Small Mammals, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
May, June
Flower Color
Green Shades, Yellow Shades, Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Air Pollution Tolerant, Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability, Thorns
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Alkaline/High pH, Salty, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
Yes
Hazards/Toxic
Careful! Sharp Spines, Thorns Or Other Appendages.

Notes

This species is primarily native to the midwestern states but, can be found throughout the U.S. planted along streetscapes and in parking lots. It can become weedy or invasive in some habitats. In the spring this tree is incredibly fragrant, often making one wonder where the lovely scent is coming from? The flowers of this plant are rather small and inconspicuous.


Wrap young trees. Canker can be a problem for this tree but, it is rarely killed by it.