Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust, Sweet L., Honeyshuck
Description
Medium sized deciduous tree growing up to 75' x 50'. Leaves pinnately compound and late leafers in spring. Light shade during summer months. Golden fall color. Leaf drop causes no litter. Species has huge three pronged thorns. Native to the midwest. Several named cultivars available. Full sun. Soak twice monthly during the heat of summer in low desert. Drought tolerant as well as soil adaptable.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.