Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
  
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
  
Gold, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
  
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
  
Bark
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
  
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
  
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
  
Common Name
Honeylocust
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In German
Honig Locust
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In French
févier
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Spanish
langosta de miel
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
  
Árvore de cereja
  
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
  
Wiśnia drzewa
  
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
  
Kwanzan Cherry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Gleditsia
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Kwanzan Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Honeylocust and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.