Botanical Name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermls 'Skyline'
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Common Name: Skyline Honeylocust  
Plant photo of: Gleditsia triacanthos inermls 'Skyline'
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Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Skyline honeylocust is a tall, upright, broad, deciduous shade tree growing about 45 feet tall and 35 feet wide. It has small, pinnately compounded green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. It is a thornless and seedless variety.
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.