Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima'

Also Known As

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima'
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Elegantissima'
Thornless Honeylocust

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'
W: 15'

planting zones

4a-8a

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima' plant details

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 0 - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: shade tree, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long ferny compound leaves give this large (to 15'& as wide) shrub form of the familiar honey locust a lovely finely-textured appearance; dense and tough for an easy but special screen or background. S/M-D/GDr

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How to Grow Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant