Thornless Honeylocust trees provide dappled shade with leaves that emerge yellow, turn green, and then yellow again in the Fall. With smaller leaves, this tree leaves virtually no leaf litter, but includes yearly seed pod cleanup.
To learn more about their function as a shade tree you can read this article comparing the best shade trees for the desert.
All pricing and availability are subject to change
Pricing:
5 gallon – $35
15 gallon – $70
24″ box – $200
Details and Care Information:
Sunset Zones: 1-16, 18-20
USDA Zones: 4-9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
Drought Tolerance: Some Drought Tolerance
Growth Rate: Fast
Growth Habit: Oval or Umbrella Shape
Height: Up to 60′ tall
Width: Up to 40′ wide
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Longevity: 50 to 150 years
Littler Issue: Few Large Brown Pods
Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Invasive Shot Hole Borer, Caterpillars, Insect Galls, Pod Gall Midge and Spider Mites, Mistletoe, Phytophthora and Root Rot.
Branch Strength: Medium
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Suckering Potential: Medium
Special Care:
Pruning Advice:
Watering Advice: For more, visit How to Water Your Plants
Fertilizing:
Microclimate: What is a Microclimate?
