The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE, also known as honey locust, is typically between July and September.
honey locust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE
Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE) is an amazing plant variety with a unique beauty. This small, fast-growing tree features a strikingly symmetrical upright form and is covered with delicate leaves that vary in color from yellow-green in summer to bronzy-purple in fall. Skycole Sklyine's branchless trunk is topped with an airy, rounded canopy of fern-like foliage. The leaves turn yellow, red, or orange in the autumn, making it a stunning landscape accent for any season. Plus, its nitrogen-fixing roots help improve soil health. This tree is also pest-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for any garden. Honey locust Skycole Skyline is an all-around amazing choice for gardens!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Greenish yellow to greenish white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
green,yellow,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE) is a drought-tolerant variety of honey locust, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in dry, arid regions. For optimal growth, water your honey locust once a week when the top inch of soil is dry and give it 1-2 inches of water. During hot, dry weather, it will need to be watered more often. In cooler weather, you may need to water your honey locust less often. If the soil is very dry, submerge the root ball of your honey locust in a bucket of water until all the air bubbles stop rising. This will ensure the root ball receives all the water it needs.
sunlight
Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE) prefers full sun throughout the day, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It does best when it gets at least 8 hours of full sun per day. The sun should shine directly on the crown of the tree in order for it to grow and achieve its maximum height. When planted in partial shade, the tree will remain smaller and will lack its unique form. Therefore, when growing this species, it is best to select a sunny spot in the landscape.
pruning
Prune Honey Locusts ('Skycole' SKYLINE) in mid- to late spring, as soon as it reaches 6 feet in height. Prune the main branches in a single-leader form, cutting back lateral shoots to the main leader.Somtimes a light pruning (about 1/3 of growth in a single season) may be appropriate for proper form. Keep the top of the tree thinned out so that light can reach into the center of the tree.Remove lower branches that interfere with lawn mowing and prune for clearance from sidewalks and drives. Annual pruning is recommended to keep the canopy open and allow light penetration. Prune out any dead or diseased wood to keep the tree healthy.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
The honey locust typically starts flowering in late April or early May.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Skycole' SKYLINE, also known as honey locust, is typically between July and September.
