Product Description
Skyline® Honeylocust is a very unique tree that is a must for your home landscape. This is one of the highest recommended tree due to providing shade like no other shade tree can. This tree is fast growing and prized for the elegance the shape of the tree provides It is also extremely resilient in all types of environments. We recommend planting at least 15 fee away from building but works great next to patios.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Features a distinct, upright pyramidal shape with a strong central leader. Its foliage is fine and “ferny,” creating a delicate, dappled shade that allows grass to thrive underneath.
- Size: Typically matures to a height of 40–50 feet with a spread of 30–40 feet.
- Color: Dark green leaves transition to a brilliant golden-yellow in the fall.
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing, often adding 24 inches or more per year once established.
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Growing Conditions & Care
- Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 3–9.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light) for optimal density and growth.
- Soil & Tolerance: Highly adaptable to various soil types, including clay and alkaline soils. It is notably tolerant of salt, drought, heat, and urban pollution.
- Maintenance: Generally low-maintenance. It is best to prune in late winter to maintain its shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.
