This is the wild type of the oft cultivated honey locust, meaning it will have a thorny trunk! An attractive large tree with small leaves that casts bright shade and is fairly fast growing and adaptable. These traits make them particularly useful as a host for native vines, and as a canopy tree for shade gardens. While often overlooked due to being frequently planted, mature trees lose their thorns once they reach a large diameter and make for a stunning climax species. Tolerates seasonal flooding and short droughts.

Pollination: Self pollinating.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Adaptable 

Height: 50’-100’

Width: 60’-80’

Bloom Color: Yellow/Green

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Fruit: Long pods containing multiple brown seeds mature in fall.

Fall Color: Yellow

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees and small flies. Host some small insects such as plant bugs and borers, and a few moths. Seed pods are eaten by deer, opossums, crows, and quail. Commonly browsed by herbivores.