Cultural Summary

General Species (Gleditsia triacanthos): An adaptable, leguminous, medium shade tree w/ many long thorns, fine-textured foliage, & yellow fall color.
This specific taxon (f. inermis): A frequently used to over-used urban and landscape tree because of its durability, adaptability, small leaflets (no fall raking), and yellow fall color, but male cultivars should be used to avoid the litter of pods.