Honey Locust - Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Honey Locust fall colour
Common Name: 
Honey Locust
Latin Name: 
Gleditsia triacanthos
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 35ft Spread - 25ft
Space Requirements: 
At least 20 feet from paved surfaces and buildings; 20ft from existing trees
Form: 
Upright, spreading
Growth Rate: 
2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant: 
Yes
Moisture Tolerant: 
No
Drought Resistant: 
Yes
Light Required: 
Full sun
Fall Colour: 
Yellow
Special Features: 
This thornless variety of honey locust provides dappled shade
Wildlife: 
Few seed pods are produced from this variety to minimize droppings
Tree Tips: 
Very hardy tree suitable for poor soils and stressful urban conditions