Honey Locust Tree

The Honey Locust Tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree with a long leaf retention period, native to the central United States. It blooms late in the spring and produces golden yellow leaves in autumn. The tree is known for the thorns that it bears on wood of its main trunk or the base of its branches. In young plants, stems bear very large, flat thorns and the young trees form very dense thorny thickets. The older tree has an erect, short trunk which is branched and forms a large open and spreading crown. The branches are covered with clusters of large flat thorns. The honey locust has a number of applications: its fruit is used in agriculture to feed livestock; its dense wood is used to make furniture and fences. The tree gets its name from the sweet, sticky pulp it produces. A very large attractive shade tree, that will stand for many many decades requiring very little maintenance. Also makes a wonderful barrier or tall tree lines for large properties. Plant in full sun to