Description
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Draves’ Street Keeper ® Thornless Honeylocust is a cultivated variety of the native honeylocust tree, renowned for its graceful, open canopy and fine-textured, fern-like foliage. This thornless selection offers an attractive, airy appearance with bright green leaves that turn a lovely yellow in fall, making it a sought-after shade tree for urban and suburban landscapes. Originating from the species native to the central United States and widely used for its adaptability and tolerance to heat, drought, and urban pollution, ‘Draves’ Street Keeper ® provides a low-maintenance alternative due to its thornless branches and resistance to common pests and diseases. Its moderate growth rate and excellent structural form make it ideal for street tree planting, parking lots, and large garden spaces, contributing to improved air quality and urban biodiversity. This cultivar exemplifies years of horticultural selection aimed at enhancing the desirable traits of the honeylocust for ornamental use.