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Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos variety inermis |
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This fast-growing tree, native to central and eastern North America,
has an upright form, a lacy canopy and strongly horizontal branches.
The species has formidable thorns; “inermis” is a thornless
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Height: 45’
Crown Spread: 20’
Growth Rate: fast
Flowers: small, greenish-yellow,
fragrant
Foliage: numerous small leaflets provide light shade
Fruit: 7- to 18-inch-long seed pods
Soil: best in rich loams, requires good drainage
Water: medium
Sun: full
Problems: frost damage due to early leafing out,
canker, spider mites, honeylocust borer damages limbs
Comments: This tree was often substituted for American
elm after Dutch elm disease. Variety “shademaster” may
be best for parkways.
Street Tree: recommended |
