Gleditsia triacanthos var. Inermis
Honey Locust (Thornless), Thornless Common Honeylocust
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
9 - 21m
Width:
9 - 21m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Tolerant
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
Due to overuse in the urban landscape, many pests and disease have/ are becoming an issue for this species.
Management Notes
None of significance