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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'

Shademaster Honey Locust

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This beautiful deciduous tree has no thorns or pods. It grows quickly to 50' tall and 25' wide. The black bark rises up to horizontal spreading branches. Leaves are tiny and made up of many oval leaflets, which turn yellow in the fall and then drop. Green yellow, fragrant, almost inconspicuous flowers appear in spring or summer. This is a great urban tree as it tolerates heat and smog.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.