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Plant Profile  
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Common Name: Honey Locust

Species Name: Gleditsia triacanthos

Family Name: Fabaceae

 

 

Examples of Honey LocustGleditsia triacanthos

A brown Honey Locust branch with multiple small buds.
A brown Honey Locust branch with multiple small buds.
A brown Honey Locust branch with multiple small buds.
A Honey Locust stem with several oblong green leaves on each side.
A Honey Locust stem with several oblong green leaves on each side.
A Honey Locust stem with several oblong green leaves on each side.
A green, winding Honey Locust seed pod with brown spots.
A green, winding Honey Locust seed pod with brown spots.
A green, winding Honey Locust seed pod with brown spots.

 

 

Plant Facts Plant Facts
Origin North America
Sun Preference Full Sun

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 80-foot diameter, 100-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, pinnately or bipinnately compound, 6-8 inches long, rachis pubescent, 10-20 leaflets per leaf

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Type Adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 3º
Notes Tolerates wet soils, drought and high pH

 

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