Today our Newtown, CT tree of the day is the Honeylocust tree. Honeylocust tree (Gleditsia L.) is a member of the Leguminosae: The Pluse or Pea family. This family includes about 550 genera and some 15,000 species of trees, shrubs, lianas and herbs scattered throughout the world. Among the important food and forage plants we find clover, vetch dal, bean, pea and alfalfa. The Leguminosae trees produce some of the finest cabinet timbers as well as gums, resins and dyes. Other familiar trees in this family include the Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus). The species of Gleditsia has two trees the Honeylocust and it cousin the Waterlocust (aquatica Marsh) which is found in the south in wetland areas. The Honeylocust can reach heights of 70 - 80 feet. The native Honeylocust can be a nuisance with its long thorns and rather large seed pods. There are better varieties of Honeylocust available at your local tree nursery that have been propagated to produce little or no fruit pods and no thorns. You will find Honeylocust used often as parking lot trees and they are generally considered a moderately growing tree. I personally think this is a great tree for your Newtown, CT landscape.
As always your Yacko and Sons staff Forester is available upon request to give your tree A FREE LOOK-UP FROM THE TRUNK-UP!
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