Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
6900
Counties:
Carson City,
Humboldt,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
1 month stratification recommended but not required.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Not great forage. Lots of fruits. Tolerates some salt. Prefers moisture.
Citations:

USDA Plants 2025, Moana Nursery 2025, Sullivan 1994, Kebbas et al. 2018. 

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