Honey Locust

The honey locust is a deciduous tree native to central North America, typically found in moist forest soils along streams and river valleys. Known for its delicate, fern-like compound leaves and often formidable branched thorns on the trunk and branches, this species has been widely planted in urban environments due to its high tolerance for poor soils, pollution, and drought. Cultivars without thorns are especially popular for landscaping, providing filtered shade with minimal maintenance required once established.