Common Caragana vs Thornless Honeylocust - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Thornless Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

Caragana arborescens

Thornless Honeylocust
Common Caragana

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.

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Thornless Honeylocust Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 1b
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia