Honeylocust

 

Common Name	Honeylocust
Scientific Name	Gleditsia triacanthos
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	20' to 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	fast growth rate; native eco-types have large thorns; cultivars without thorns are available from some nurseries; yellow fall color; seed pods can grow up to 18" long