Honeylocust

(Gleditsia triacanthos)
Medium/Tall Tree

20 Year Height: 20 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: develops a deep tap root system
Drought Resistance: good
Wildlife Value: food and nesting sites for birds
Disease: relatively disease free but can develop a canker
Other: thorns present, leaves fine, legume

Introduced species

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