Latin Name Gleditsia triacanthos
Current Height & Cost 8ft - $150 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 35ft Spread - 25ft
Space Requirements at least 10 feet from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees
Form upright, spreading
Growth Rate 2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant Yes
Drought Resistant Yes
Moisture Tolerant No
Light Required full sun
Fall Colour yellow
Special Features this thornless variety of honey locust provides dappled shade
Wildlife few seed pods are produced from this variety to minimize droppings
Tree Tips very hardy tree suitable for poor soils and stressful urban conditions