Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Honeylocust
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
Chionodoxa
In German
Honig Locust
Chionodoxa
In French
févier
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
langosta de miel
Chionodoxa
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
Chionodoxa
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Chionodoxa
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gleditsia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Honeylocust and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeylocust and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Honeylocust and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Honeylocust and Chionodoxa
Care of Honeylocust and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.