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the Greek acantha (thorn) and tri (three) in reference to the three-branched thorns. Species plantsare generally not sold in commerce. Thornless varieties and cultivars that produce few if anyseedpods are the preferred plants (e.g., Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis). Genus name honorsJohann Gottlieb Gleditsch (1714-1786), medical doctor and one-time Director of the BerlinBotanical Garden.Problems:Honey locust is susceptible to a large number of potential disease problems, including leaf spot,canker, witches’ broom, powdery mildew and rust. Borers and webworms are common insectproblems in some areas. Leaflets are too small to rake, which is good, but seed pods areunattractive on the tree and messy when they fall. Thorns on species plants can be just plainnasty.Back to plant list- 76 -