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Large Size Trees

Honeylocust, Thornless/Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

A fast-growing tree with fragrant spring flowers. Its delicate, open silhouette lets grass grow underneath. Tiny leaflets turn yellow or yellow-green in fall. Pollution, salt and drought tolerant. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Prefers full sun. Grows to 30' to 70', 50' spread. This honeylocust does well in full sun, partial shade. The Thornless Honeylocust grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, wet, wide range, clay soils. The tree has moderate flooding and drought tolerance.