Shademaster Honeylocust is a deciduous tree with upright, ascending branches and a spreading habit. It has small, pinnately compounded leaves, resulting in filtered, dappled shade. Fall color is yellow; the tiny leaves readily compost in the landscape. Grows about 45 feet tall and 35 feet wide. A good shade tree for the landscape, lawn, house, or sidewalk.
Withstands a wide range of conditions, including high pH, salts, soil type, and drought. Best growth occurs in rich, well drained soil wit hregular watering. Overplanting has led to increases in some diseases and pests. See the guide for planting and pruning instructions.