Honey Locusts

From the Tree Trimming FYI Podcast: Ultimate Guide to Trimming Honey Locust Trees. Honey Locusts deliver shade and urban resilience, but pruning requires care. This DIY-friendly episode guides homeowners through practical steps, safety notes, and regionally tailored tips for Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) and thornless cultivars. Learn the best time to prune - dormant late winter to early spring is ideal, with lighter corrective work in summer and avoidance of late fall. We cover the three main pruning cuts - thinning, heading, and reduction - and the three-cut method for larger limbs, plus how to remove deadwood and thin the interior for better light and airflow. Tools, PPE, and maintenance basics are highlighted, along with common mistakes to avoid (topping, lion-tailing, flush cuts, stubs, heading) and when to call a pro (4-6 inch branches, high-risk sites). Regional notes from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast spotlight timing tips. Tune in for a homeowner-friendly plan to keep your Honey Locust healthy, safe, and looking its best.For more information on Honey Locust tree trimming visit https://treetrimming.fyi/trees/honey-locust