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Honey-locust (common)
Legume Family : Leguminosae
Latin Name : Gleditsia triacanthos
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock – good
Remarks :
A medium sized tree with an irregular, spreading
crown. Trunk and branches are extremely thorny.
The thorns are very rigid, sharp, and can be
solitary or branched into three. Flowers May to
June with the seedpods ripening September to
October. This plant can grow in a variety of soils
but prefers rich moist soil. The seedpods are
eaten by cattle, whitetail deer and other wildlife
species.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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