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Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'

Also Known As

  • Gleditsia 'Shademaster'®
  • Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'
  • Honey Locust
  • Shademaster Honeylocust

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'-80'
  • W: 60'-80'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster' plant details

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In spring chartreuse, green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 60 FT - 80 FT - wide, 60 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster' plant

How to Grow Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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