Honey Locust – Gledista triacanthos (Potted)

Description

The honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos, also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust trees are highly adaptable to different environments, and the species has been introduced worldwide.

The honey locust can reach a height of 30m. They exhibit fast growth, but live a medium life span, as long as 125 years. The leaves are green in summer and turn yellow in autumn in shades ranging from cream and tan to golden yellow.