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    Gleditsia caspia

    Also Known As

    • Gleditsia caspica
    • Caspian Locust
    • Persian Honeylocust

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Gleditsia caspia plant details

    Gleditsia caspia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gleditsia caspia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: shade tree, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gleditsia caspia

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With larger than normal leaflets and huge spines (up to 6" long), this small tree (to 30') is perhaps ?the most formidably armed among cultivated trees.. and well worth growing on that account? (Bean); a great barrier plant! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Gleditsia caspia plant

    How to Grow Gleditsia caspia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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