0097-005 | Arboretum

Honey Locust

'Shademaster'

Catalogue A#0097-005 A1

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

0097-005

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis cv. 'Shademaster'

Family: Fabaceae

Origin: Eastern to midwestern North America

Location: Top of amphitheater knoll

Number in accession: 3

Note: recommended by city of Billings for planting

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This 40 inch Honeylocust provides overall benefits of: $107 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.

Family (English): Pea
Family (Botanic): Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae)
       Planting Site: Residential and parks, City parkway, Wide median, Restricted sites
       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