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Gleditsia japonica
Also Known As
- Gleditsia horrida
- Japanese Honeylocust
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 40'
- W: 40'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Gleditsia japonica plant details
Gleditsia japonica 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. Drought tolerant once established. 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 japonica
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold and green
- Mature size: 0 - 40 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gleditsia japonica
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- 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 japonica plant
How to Grow Gleditsia japonica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
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
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aka Gleditsia triacanthos inermis, Thornless Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-80'
Width: 60'-80'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Gleditsia triacanthos 'Pincushion', Pin Cushion Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Draves'
aka Street Keeper® Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 30'-45'
Width: 15'-25'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Gleditsia caspica, Caspian Locust, Persian Honeylocust
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
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