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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade'

Also Known As

  • Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Kascade'
  • Weeping Honeylocust

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade'

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 'Emerald Cascade'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very pretty lacy, emerald-green foliage on arching gracefully weeping branches makes this striking newcomer a great addition to the limited list of small pendulous trees; train to 15' or keep it smaller as desired. S/M

Gardening facts about Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade' plant

How to Grow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • 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

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-30'

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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