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Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos

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Description:

Honey locusts, Gleditsia triacanthos, can reach a height of 20–30 m (66–100 ft), with fast growth, and are relatively short-lived; their life spans are typically about 120 years, though some live up to 150 years.

Habitat:

Honey Locusts are usually situated in moist soils of river flood plains located in mixed forests. However, they sometimes survive on dry upland limestone hills and waste places.

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PublishedOctober 28, 2013

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