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| Honey Locust, Sweet Locust, Thorny Locust, Sweet Bean Tree, Sweet Locust, Honey Shucks Locust Gleditsia triacanthos Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Honey locusts as the species type are seldom used in the landscape because of their vicious three- pronged thorns, which can sometimes be as long as 12 inches. They grow on rich soils in the eastern third of the state, although they can tolerate drought and a wide range of soil conditions. Honey locust is a medium to large shade tree with vase-shaped, stratified branching, yellow fall color and soft-textured summer foliage that provides light filtered shade. There is a thornless variety (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) that can be used for landscaping. Plant Habit or Use: large tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: green, not ornamental Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: long twisted flattened pod, 6" to 18" long Height: to 50 ft. in Texas landscapes, to 100'+ in more favorable climates Width: 25 to 50 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high medium Water Requirements: medium low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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