Honey Locust 'Shademaster' - Gleditsia Triacanthos
Characteristics: This fast-growing deciduous shade tree is the perfect lawn specimen for several reasons: it features small leaves on spaced branches so while it effectively provides shade, anything growing under your Honey Locust will not be deprived of sunlight. Additionally, this tree is extremely hardy-- it is highly tolerant of challenging soil conditions, street/air pollution and salt. Overall this tree is low maintenance and easy to grow, making it the ideal shade tree for lawns or landscapes.
Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
Zone: 5-8
Size: Reaches 70' high x 35' wide
Shape: Upright/Spreading, vase-shaped habit
Foliage: Green
Fall Color: Golden yellow
Flower: Inconspicuous yellow-green flowers emerge in long clusters in late Spring
Wildlife: Attracts birds