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Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos
In the United States: Native · also called honey locust, thorny locust, honeylocust

Honeybees visit honey locust flowers mainly for pollen, with moderate nectar rewards, supporting colony buildup in late spring. Blooms peak from May to June across its range, providing a reliable early-summer forage source. Select thornless varieties to minimize injury risks near hives, as wild forms have sharp spines; seed pods can create litter but do not typically indicate invasiveness in native areas.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–June
Hardiness zones3-9
Duration~2 weeks
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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