Locust, Honey Thornless

Gleditsia triacanthos

Thornless Honey Locust Facts

Mature Height: 30-70 feet
Mature Spread: 40-50 feet
Mature Form: Oval
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Widely adaptable
Soil Type: Widely adaptable
Flower Color: Not showy
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow

Zones: 3 - 9

The Thornless Honey Locust is a widely planted landscape tree. Its tolerance to the stresses of urban conditions partially accounts for its popularity, especially its ability to withstand drought and to grow under a wide range of soil conditions. Another feature is its remarkable growth rate. Newly planted trees can be expected to add 2 feet or more per season for at least the first 10 years. Finally, the open crown of the Honey Locust allows grass to grow underneath. Tiny leaflets turn yellow in fall. Pollution, salt and drought-tolerant.