YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Shademaster Honey Locust
Catalogue A#2000-029 PZ3
GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 15" W
2000-029
Gledditisia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'
Family; Leguminosae
Origin: North America
Number in accession: 3 (2 died)
Location: Children's Playground-on large island near tunnel
This 15 inch Honeylocust provides overall benefits of: $104 every year.
CRITIQUE
The light, dappled shade cast by the lacy foliage of this attractive tree is only one of its virtues. It also is durable and adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions as well as drought, and road salt, and has a lovely yellow fall color. As a result, honey locust is overused in city and suburban landscapes. For the sake of species diversity, it should only be planted after careful consideration of alternatives. The native species of honey-locust has large thorns on its stems and bark. For this reason, thornless honey locust, also known as Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis, is most commonly sold.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: North America
Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
Mature Height: 30-70 feet
Mature Width: 30-70 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Commonly planted
Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds
Season of Interest: Early fall, Mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Broad, Round
Growth Rate: Fast
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Game birds, Migrant birds, Small mammal