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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 3–10
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — This low-maintenance species thrives in full sun and tolerates various soil types

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae

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Photos (111)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — Notable for its drought tolerance once established; is a popular deciduous tree known for its, image 98
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 requires minimal care; the tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 70 feet, image 99
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — greenish-yellow flowers bloom in late spring; this low-maintenance species thrives in full sun and, image 101
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) — tree for full or half; greenish-yellow flowers bloom in late spring, image 104
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — This low-maintenance species thrives in full sun and tolerates various soil types; turning a, image 106
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — featuring fragrant spring flowers and twisty seed pods in fall; twisted seed pods in the fall, image 108
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — offering seasonal interest in residential or urban landscapes; scientifically referred to as, image 109
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — scientifically referred to as Gleditsia triacanthos inermis; distinguishing it from the species, image 110
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — is a popular deciduous tree known for its distinct; notable for its drought tolerance once, image 111
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — 'Gleditsia triacanthos inermis,' is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching 30-70 feet tall, image 105
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) — It boasts small leaflets that create dappled shade and is generally thornless; the Honey Locust, image 107
Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) — twisted seed pods in the fall; maintaining a generally rounded form, image 103

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