Ironwood Tree vs Thornless Honeylocust - TreeTime.ca

Ironwood Tree vs Thornless Honeylocust

Ostrya virginiana

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

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Ironwood Tree
Thornless Honeylocust

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Thornless Honey Locust makes an excellent shade tree with its lacy foliage and dappled shade. The leaves are honey-yellow, light and airy, providing interesting color and texture to your landscape. This variety is thornless, and the seeds and pods provide food for wildlife such as deer and squirrels.

The Thornless Honey Locust is tolerant of drought, various soil conditions, and even road salt.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Thornless Honeylocust Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: light and thin
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE