We have a Sunburst Honey Locust ..Gleditsia triacanthos inermis accidentally planted on the edge of a septic field...are the roots very invasive and should it be moved to a different location? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!
Wondering what you decided to do about your Gleditsia triacanthos inermis. I have one that has been living in a pot for the past 10 years. My mother gave it to me and as I now have my own house, I'd like to plant it, but I've been reading about it's invasive qualities. What have you found?
Hi Akimbo and fellow Islander!! We decided to move it away from the septic field as there is nothing worse than having to re-dig a field because all the pipes have roots growing into them. Having said that, I am not sure that the roots are any worse than those of any similar sized deciduous tree, and I wouldn't knowingly have planted any tree there but my other half decided to plant it for me in a fit of "helpfulness". Will try and get some further info for you as regards it's roots in general. We have got one in another shrub bed, and so far everything is growing as it should. Where do you want to plant the potted specimen?? It will be very root bound after all these years.
I don't really know where to put it. I'm slowly converting my yard to a native garden and this definitely not a native, but it has sentimental value. Also, most of my yard is in shade so it's an extra challenge to find a spot for it. I read that the honey locust is notorious for sending out runners so it's good that you didn't plant it too near your septic field. Mine is likely root bound, as you mentioned, but it's foliage is much more vibrant since we moved to this area from Vancouver. Has yours ever flowered?
