Honey Locust

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Native to: Central and eastern North America

Natural Habitat: Native to central and eastern North America. Naturally occurs in floodplains, open woodlands, streambanks, and prairie edges. Widely planted in the Great Plains and northern states for windbreaks, wildlife plantings, and urban landscapes due to adaptability and toughness.

Foliage / Flowers: Fine-textured compound leaves (small leaflets) that create light, filtered shade; bright yellow fall color. Small greenish-yellow fragrant flowers in late spring. Female trees produce long twisted seed pods.

Thorns: Yes

Light Requirements: Full sun

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

20-year Height: 35–50 feet tall 

Elevation Range: Up to 5,500 feet

Cold Hardiness: Zone 3–8

Wind Tolerance: High, flexible branches tolerate wind well

Soil Preference: Highly adaptable; tolerates clay, loam, sandy, compacted, and low-fertility soils. Prefers well-drained soils but handles periodic flooding.

Alkali / Saline Soil Tolerance: Moderate to high tolerance

Life Span: 80–120+ years

Minimum Annual Precipitation: 14–16 inches

Drought Tolerance: High once established

Windbreak Spacing: 12–18 feet between trees within a row; 20–30 feet between rows in multi-row plantings.

Potential Pests / Disease: Honeylocust plant bug, spider mites, cankers, webworms; generally low disease pressure in northern climates.

Deer Resistance: Moderate, young trees may be browsed.

Wildlife Value:
• Seed pods eaten by deer, livestock, and small mammals
• Flowers provide nectar for pollinators
• Provides nesting and cover habitat
• Nitrogen-fixing species (improves soil fertility)