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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
By: Forestfarm
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By: Bruce Marlin
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Gleditsia for your garden
aka Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima', Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Elegantissima', Thornless Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-8a
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Kascade', Weeping Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 15'
- sun
- regular
aka Gleditsia triacanthos 'Rubylace', Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Ruby Lace®', Red-leaved Honey Locust Tree, Rubylace Thornless Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Gleditsia horrida, Japanese Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 40'
Width: 40'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 30'-50'
Width: 25'-40'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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