Thornless Honeylocust Tree
The thornless honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) is a large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 70 feet tall. It's a member of the legume family and is native to North America.
Appearance
Oval or rounded crown
Dark green leaves with ovate leaflets
Small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers in the spring
Long, flat, bean-like pods that turn brown and mature in the fall
Uses Shade and ornamental trees, Erosion control, Wind breaks, Street trees, and Wildlife habitat.
Other characteristics
Fast growing
Tolerates air pollution
Drought tolerant
Tolerates a wide range of soils
Resistant to many diseases, including canker, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and Dutch elm disease
Resistant to damage from severe wind, ice, and snow
Maintenance
Once established, trees are generally maintenance free
Pruning of lower limbs will encourage tall, upright growth
Keep the trees healthy and avoid unnecessary wounding
Rake up and dispose of infected leaves
The thornless honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) is a large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 70 feet tall. It's a member of the legume family and is native to North America.
Appearance
Oval or rounded crown
Dark green leaves with ovate leaflets
Small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers in the spring
Long, flat, bean-like pods that turn brown and mature in the fall
Uses Shade and ornamental trees, Erosion control, Wind breaks, Street trees, and Wildlife habitat.
Other characteristics
Fast growing
Tolerates air pollution
Drought tolerant
Tolerates a wide range of soils
Resistant to many diseases, including canker, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and Dutch elm disease
Resistant to damage from severe wind, ice, and snow
Maintenance
Once established, trees are generally maintenance free
Pruning of lower limbs will encourage tall, upright growth
Keep the trees healthy and avoid unnecessary wounding
Rake up and dispose of infected leaves
The thornless honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) is a large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 70 feet tall. It's a member of the legume family and is native to North America.
Appearance
Oval or rounded crown
Dark green leaves with ovate leaflets
Small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers in the spring
Long, flat, bean-like pods that turn brown and mature in the fall
Uses Shade and ornamental trees, Erosion control, Wind breaks, Street trees, and Wildlife habitat.
Other characteristics
Fast growing
Tolerates air pollution
Drought tolerant
Tolerates a wide range of soils
Resistant to many diseases, including canker, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and Dutch elm disease
Resistant to damage from severe wind, ice, and snow
Maintenance
Once established, trees are generally maintenance free
Pruning of lower limbs will encourage tall, upright growth
Keep the trees healthy and avoid unnecessary wounding
Rake up and dispose of infected leaves