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Gleditsia triacanthos - Honey Locust

Market price from $139.99 to $209.99

Gleditsia triacanthos is undeniably a remarkable spectacle among deciduous trees and a splendid addition to landscape profiles requiring an extra touch of personality. Known more commonly as the Honey Locust, this North American native showcases an impressive architectural growth pattern, standing tall at an incredible 30 to 70 feet. Its lush leaves flutter graciously in the wind, creating a delicate, dappled shade underneath. As spring unfurls, the tree amuses the eye with its small, greenish-yellow flowers. When autumn takes center stage, watch in wonderment as this tree transitions into a rich, radiant yellow, further enhancing its appeal. The Honey Locust exhibits admirable resilience, thriving in varied soil conditions and demonstrating remarkable drought tolerance. The tree also welcomes full sun exposure, perfect for open landscapes. An added delight comes in the form of its distinct, spiraling seed pods that attract wildlife, endowing your garden with an ever-enchanting natural milieu. However, exercise caution around the tree's notable thorns. All these features collectively make the Honey Locust not just a tree, but a noteworthy experience for suburban and urban landscaping aficionados.

  • Size: Up to 30-70 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow flowers
  • Foliage: Feathery pinnate or bipinnate leaves
  • Water usage: Drought tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Additional feature: Produces long, twisting seed pods that attract wildlife; notable thorns.
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