Thornless Honey Locust

Common Name: Honey Locust, Thornless

Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis

Zone: 4-9

Blossom Colour: Greenish-yellow (flowers are inconspicuous)

Flowering Type: Small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers in clusters

Summer Colour: Bright green foliage

Fall Colour: Yellow

Mature Height (ft): 30-70

Mature Spread (ft): 30-40

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Deciduous

Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, but prefers moist, well-drained soil

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed for better growth