Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Moraine'

Thornless Honeylocust

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune when dormant if necessary.

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The first of the thornless hybrids to be introduced this cultivar is fruitless with a large rounded habit and a greater resistance to the webworms.

  • Dark green leaves change to golden yellow in fall
  • Usually fruitless
  • Drought and salt tolerant

Plant where it has plenty of room to grow.

Height: 40-45 ft
Spread: 40-45 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Non-Flowering

Interesting Notes about Thornless Honeylocust:

The thornless Honeylocust is a fast-growing shade tree with small, fine-textured foliage creating light shade where grass is easily grown beneth the canopy of leaves.  The leaves are one of the first to defoliate in the fall and are generally not a nuisance for cleanup.  The tree does create surface roots which can be an issue when growing close to driveways or sidewalks.  Honeylocust is named for the sap in the fruit which are long twisting yellow to dark brown seed pods and the quantity varies with cultivar.  This tree is experiencing a general decline due to the insect and disease issues and because it is overplanted is in rapid decline in the state of Kansas.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Specimen
  • Fall Color
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Fast Growing

Foliage Color:

  • Yellow
  • Dark Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water