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Honeylocust

A tree with golden-yellow leaves in a suburban area, with power lines above and a blue sky.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Golden-yellow leaves on a tree branch against a clear blue sky, street scene in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Tree trunk covered in sharp, protruding thorns, surrounded by green leaves.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A tree with golden-yellow leaves in a suburban area, with power lines above and a blue sky.
Golden-yellow leaves on a tree branch against a clear blue sky, street scene in the background.
Tree trunk covered in sharp, protruding thorns, surrounded by green leaves.

Plant Information

Common name: Honeylocust

Scientific name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: N/A

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, birds and all sized mammals, is deer tolerant

Native: No

Height: 30 to 80 feet

Spread: 30 to 80 feet

Care information

Air pollution tolerant, drought tolerant, fragrant, has thorns, salty/well drained soil, wrap young trees due to Canker