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Gleditsia triacanthos

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed

Description:
Deciduous, thorny, fast growing tree that has been declared a weed to many parts of Australia due to its invasive nature and ability to reproduce readily by seed and suckering. Best to chose one of the ornamental cultivars of this variety and just keep a close eye on them that they don't revert back to the parent form.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any

Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Container / Pot, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Brown, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: High, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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