Thornless Honeylocust
Honeylocusts are medium-size shade trees with small leaflets. Because their leaves are small, they cast a light, dappled shade in summer. Most cultivars available at nurseries are thornless and seedless. The fall leaf color is yellow before the leaflets drop and blow away.
Honeylocusts are generally very easy to grow and drought tolerant, making them a great choice for the Colorado Springs area.
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Thornless Honeylocust
Honeylocusts are medium-size shade trees with small leaflets. Because their leaves are small, they cast a light, dappled shade in summer. Most cultivars available at nurseries are thornless and seedless. The fall leaf color is yellow before the leaflets drop and blow away.
Honeylocusts are generally very easy to grow and drought tolerant, making them a great choice for the Colorado Springs area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
Pronunciation
gleh-DIT-see-uh try-a-KAN-thos
Mature Height
35 to 45 ft.
Mature Spread
30 to 40 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species is native to North America, mainly central US
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
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