Gleditsia triacanthos

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Honey Locust, Sweet L., Honeyshuck

  
Plant photo of: Gleditsia triacanthos
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

Medium sized deciduous tree growing up to 75' x 50'. Leaves pinnately compound and late leafers in spring. Light shade during summer months. Golden fall color. Leaf drop causes no litter. Species has huge three pronged thorns. Native to the midwest. Several named cultivars available. Full sun. Soak twice monthly during the heat of summer in low desert. Drought tolerant as well as soil adaptable.

 

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Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

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Leaf Color

Light Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.