The fruit become a problem when they begin germinating in perennial beds, hedges, and other garden areas. Patmore', 'Bergeson,' and 'Dakota Centennial' are excellent seedless greenash varieties. The honeylocust is a native tree valued for its rapid growth and lacy foliage. Native honeylocust trees have vicious thorns and 6 to 12 inch pods. Shademaster,' 'Skyline,' 'Halka,' and 'Imperial' are recommended honeylocust varieties for Iowa.
Crabapples are popular spring-flowering trees that also produce fruit.
The fruit of some older varieties, such as 'Hopa,' are relatively large. They drop to the ground in late summer. Fruit drop onto patios, sidewalks, and other areas can be quite messy. Many of the newer crabapple varieties produce small fruit that persist well into winter. The fruit are seldom a problem as robins, cedar waxwings, and squirrels do a good job of devouring the fruit.