Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis (Honey Locust)

Species	:	Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis
Common Name(s)	:	Honey Locust
Tree Features	:	Good for Bees
Genus	:	Gleditsia
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Pollution resistant
Tree uses	:	Urban Sites

For those tree surgeons among you this is a far better bet than seedling Gleditsia triacanthos for climbing and pruning as you haven’t got to contend with the numerous vicious 3-5cm thorns.

Otherwise, it has the same attributes as Gleditsia triacanthos and makes a useful choice for hard built up areas or a graceful inclusion for parkland.

Mature height 25-20m

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