Thornless Honey Locust Tree Live Bare Root Plant 18-24 Inches

The Thornless Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) is a fast-growing shade tree prized for its airy, fern-like foliage and lack of thorns. Its small, compound leaves cast light, dappled shade, making it an excellent choice for lawns, patios, and street plantings where a dense canopy would be overwhelming. This variety is also known for producing fewer seed pods than the wild type, keeping the landscape tidier.

As a live bare root plant, it arrives dormant and ready to establish in your landscape. With its tolerance for a range of soil conditions and urban environments, Thornless Honey Locust is a reliable and attractive addition to many home landscapes.

Plant Features

• Thornless variety with a graceful, open canopy
• Fine-textured, compound leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall
• Produces minimal seed pods compared to wild types
• Tolerant of drought, salt, and urban conditions once established
• Fast growth rate for a shade tree

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
• Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Adaptable to many soil types; prefers well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading canopy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Mature Height: 30-70 feet
• Spacing: 30-40 feet apart for shade trees

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Thornless Honey Locust in early spring or late fall while it is still dormant. Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, place the tree so the root flare is at or slightly above soil level, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the tree establish. Once established, it is quite drought tolerant. Minimal pruning is needed, but you can remove any dead or crossing branches in late winter. This thornless variety is a low-maintenance choice for shade and landscape appeal.

What's Included

One live bare root Thornless Honey Locust tree, 18-24 inches tall.