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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
Thornless Honeylocust
Flower Color
Description
A large, spreading, deciduous tree to 20m tall with a thornless trunk and divided leaves comprising paired, oblong, glossy leaflets that turn yellow in autumn. Insignificant greenish flowers are followed by flat, brown seed pods often twisted into a sickle shape
Mature Height
20m
Mature Spread
11m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Low Maintenance
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 30cm1708J | H: 30cm | €6.90 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.