The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree in the Fabaceae family, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust is highly adaptable to different environments, has been introduced worldwide. In many of those places, it is now considered an aggressive invasive species.
While not very common in the Reservation, honey locust is a popular tree for roadside plantings In Maplewood and South Orange.