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Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
South of the Food Science building
The honey locust is a tall deciduous tree with an open branching habit. The flowers are sweet pea shaped and the fruits are borne in pods.
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Botanical Name:
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Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
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Common Name:
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honey locust
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Location:
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South of the Food Science building
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Family:
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Fabaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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1-16, 18-20, H1
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Native Range:
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Native to eastern and central United States
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Habitat:
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Prefers rich soil, regular water, and full sun. Will tolerate poor drainage. Roots may damage paving if planted too close to it.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous, grows to 70 ft. tall with a broad vase-shaped canopy.
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Notes:
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Thorns are present on branches. Leaves to 10 in. long divided into multiple leaflets. Small flowers followed by 1 ft. long pods. Leaves drop early in fall and appear again late in spring.
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