Common Honeylocust
(Gleditsia triacanthos)

A fast-growing medium tree adapted to a wide variety of soils, including alkaline soils. Native to SE South Dakota. Tought and adaptable. May produce brown seed pods and/or thorns.

Crown Height - 30 to 50 feet
Crown Width - 30 to 40 feet

Root System - Shallow, vigorous, grass-feeding root system. Can cause sidewalks to heave and buckle.

Susceptible to drought, winter stem dieback, sunscald injury and chlorosis affted by genetic variability and original seed source. Full sun.