HONEY LOCUST

Plant Name: Shademaster Honeylocust
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Shademaster’ — Shademaster Thornless Honeylocust
Mature Height: 40–50 ft
Mature Spread: 30–40 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–4 ft/year when young)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; 15–25 gal per watering once established during extended dry periods
Foliage: Fine-textured, fern-like, compound leaves; bright to dark green; deciduous
Fall Color: Golden yellow
Flower Color: Inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Fruit: Usually seedless or nearly seedless; occasional pods may develop
Hardiness Zones: 4–8 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Thornless branches; broad, vase-shaped canopy; filtered summer shade; fast growth; tolerates alkaline soils and urban conditions
Additional Facts: Shademaster Honeylocust is a vigorous shade tree with an upright, spreading crown. Its small leaflets create lighter shade than many large-leaved trees and break down readily after falling. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and has good drought tolerance once established.