Description:

Honeylocust

(Gleditsia triacanthos)

Native to North America, the honeylocust is utilized by farmers for windbreaks and provides some food for animals through its fruits. CAUTION: THIS TREE HAS LARGE THORNS! The largest one recorded in Kansas stands 60ft tall with a canopy spread of 40ft. Within this tree you will find Riverbank Grape (Vitis riparia), a member of the grape family, this fruit grows in many wooden areas and provides food for several animals.