Common Name
Honey Locust
Scientific Name
G. triacanthos
Cultivar
'Skyline'
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Soil Volume
18
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Form
![pyramidal](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/5_pyramidal.jpg?itok=0eO8tIby)
Pyramidal
Mature Height
45 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Prone to insect/disease
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable and tolerant. Prune in the fall. Essentially fruitless. Ascending branches. Bright golden yellow fall color. One of the most cold hardy.