1. Common Thornless Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Group: Deciduous Tree Leaf/Bud Arrangement: Alternate Identification: Winter-- Lumpy, warty stem with (usu. 2) buds at node Newest wood green with multi-colors Large warty lumps at node Somewhat zigzag Summer-- Leaves pinnately or bipinnately compound Leaflets small, light green and entire Hard brown bean-like seeds in a dark pod

2. Spread: 30-70 ft. Height: 30-70 ft. Hardiness: Zones 3 to 9 Texture: Fine in summer, medium in winter Habit: Open spreading crown with light shade Cultivars: Many, notably ‘Sunburst’ which is yellow Landscape value: Nice tree for filtered shade but overused. Seeds need to be scarified. Watch out for the non-thornless ones. Grows fast. Best Season: Summer?