Honeylocust grows naturally to 760 m but has been planted from sea level to 1,500 meters in temperate latitudes and will grow above 2,500 m in subtropical highlands. Honeylocust is a shade intolerant tree, and will only become established in openings. It has a strong taproot and profusely branched root system. Honeylocust is resistant to both drought and salinity, and coppices vigorously when cut. Uses Silvopastoral Agroforestry .
Sheep are able to digest the majority of seeds within the pods.
However, for complete utilization by sheep, cattle, horses or swine, pods and seeds must be machine processed. Leaf Fodder . Honeylocust leaves are an excellent source of fodder, contain 20 percent crude protein, low lignin and ensile well. Thornless trees can be produced by budding with scionwood taken from the thornless upper branches of selected cultivars. However, seedlings from such trees are thorny.