Common Name
Honey Locust
Scientific Name
G. triacanthos
Cultivar
'Shademaster'
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Tolerant
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
18
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Form
Round
Mature Height
45 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Prone to insect/disease
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable and tolerant. Prune in the fall. Essentially fruitless. Upright, symmetrical habit.