Northern Sentinel Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos 'JFS GMorgenson1' 

Planted 2021

The Northern Sentinel Honeylocust  is known for its narrow upright growth and drought tolerance and adaptability. This variety does not have seed pods in most conditions.

Northern Sentinel Honeylocust
Close up of leaves on Northern Sentinel Honeylocust
Close up of bark on Honeylocust
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
45 ft. 25 ft. 4-9 Fast Low

Leaf

Pinnately or
bipinnately
compound, many
elliptical leaflets 1”
long, 3/8” wide,
green, yellow in Fall.

Fruit

Fruitless variety.

Flower

Not-showy, small inconspicuous yellow-green.

Advantages

Drought-tolerant, well adapted, cold and heat tolerant.

Disadvantages

Generally healthy, but
can be susceptible to
diseases and pests.