Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a fast-growing, thorny deciduous tree with compound leaves and long, flat seedpods that contain a sweet pulp.
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardy
Fertilizer
Low to moderate
Full sun
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
Drought-tolerant once established
Water young trees regularly; mature trees need minimal watering.
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Hardy
Tolerates a broad range of temperatures, with good cold hardiness.
Low to moderate
Generally not needed; apply balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is poor.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
21-30 m
Spread
15-20 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Optimal Sunlight Lux
65000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Pods and seeds contain alkaloids and saponins that can cause gastrointestinal upset in humans and are toxic to livestock. The thorns are a physical hazard.
