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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
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Elegantissima' plant
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
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
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Size
Height: 15'
Width: 15'
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 40'
Width: 40'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 25'-40'
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