The Shademaster Honey Locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos inermis, may also be called sweet-locust or thorny-locust. This deciduous tree  with good trunk. Because it has proven very hardy and tolerant of drought and salinity, it is widely planted for windbreaks and soil erosion control.

It has a more or less rectangular outline formed by the upright ascending branches which then spread horizontally. Excellent street and lawn tree because it is thornless and seedless. The dark green foliage turns yellow for great fall color. The leaves are fine textured, medium green in color and seldom need raking because of their fine texture.

Growing at the rate of approximately 1 1/2' per year, this tree is also valued for its fast growth. Trees mature at around 50-60' high by 30-40' wide, so they definitely need their space.