G. triacanthos 'Moraine'

Common Name

Honey Locust

Scientific Name

G. triacanthos

Cultivar

'Moraine'

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

25

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

40 feet

Crown Spread

50 feet

Limitations

  • Prone to insect/disease
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Prune in the fall. Fruitless. Golden yellow fall color. Wide spreading crown.