2004-001 | Arboretum

Honey Locust

Catalogue A# 2004-001 SG5

GPS 45D 43' 57" N / 108D 37' 18" W

Gleditsia triacanthos var.inermis 'Sunburst'

Family: Leguminoaseae

Origin: North America

Common name: Sunburst Golden Honeylocust

Location: Sensory garden-Bed 18-east hill, south side

Number in accession: 1

Note: Tree memorial to Doris Hastings

This 22 inch Honeylocust provides overall benefits of: $132 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: North America
       Landscape Uses: 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 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       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, Dangerous thorns
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds
       Season of Interest: Early fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Broad, Round
       Growth Rate: Fast
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Migrant birds

CRITIQUE

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. For the sake of species diversity, it should only be planted after careful consideration of alternatives. The species may be difficult to find in nurseries. Most nurseries will carry the thornless form.

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