Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Summary 7

The honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos, also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree native to central North America. It is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys ranging from southeastern South Dakota to New Orleans and central Texas, and as far east as eastern Massachusetts.

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More Info

iNat Map

Type tree or shrub
Establishment native
Source Heineke
Flower color white, yellow
Blooms (05) May, (06) June