Scientific Name
Gleditsia triocanthus var. inernis

Common Name
Thornless common honeylocust

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types; drought tolerant
Texture: Fine
Form: Graceful; short trunk; open spreading crown
Height: 30 to 70'
Width: 30 to 40'
Leaf: 6 to 8" alternate, pinnately or bipinnately compound leaves; bright green summer foliage; yellow to yellow green fall color
Flower/Fruit: Greenish yellow fragrant flowers in summer; 7 to 8" reddish brown seed pods
Comments: Casts light shade; fine leaves result in easy of leaf clean up in fall; easy to transplant; has a number of pest problems
Cultivars: Summer Lace
 

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