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Thornless Honey Locust: Keep It, It's a Natural Variant

Honey Locust Without Thorns: Natural or Cultivar?

Thornless honey locusts occur naturally (genetic variant) or as nursery cultivars (e.g., 'Skyline', 'Shademaster').

Will It Produce Thorny Seedlings?

If it's a true thornless cultivar, seedlings may revert to thorny. If a natural mutant, it may breed true. Either way, keep it if you like it. Thorns can be managed if they appear later.

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