| FAMILIAR TREES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | CLEMSON EXTENSION BUL 117 |
| Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos |
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The trunk and larger branches of the honeylocust usually bristle with stout- branched thorns. The long, curving seed pods contain sweet pulp and remain on the tree most of the winter. It grows rapidly, is resistant to drought, and intolerant to shade. |
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