Honeylocust Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Gleditsia caspica

    Caspian Locust
    A medium-sized, drought-tolerant, deciduous tree w/ extremely long and numerous spines/thorns.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • Gleditsia caspica // Caspian Locust ("straight species")

  • Gleditsia triacanthos

    Honeylocust
    An adaptable, leguminous, medium shade tree w/ many long thorns, fine-textured foliage, & yellow fall color.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • Gleditsia triacanthos // Honeylocust ("straight species")
    • Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' // Sunburst Honeylocust
    • Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis // Thornless Honeylocust
    • Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skyline' // Skyline Thornless Honeylocust
    • Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Street Keeper' // Street Keeper Honeylocust