Gleditsia triacanthos Street Keeper®

Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Draves'

Also Known As

Street Keeper® Honeylocust

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-45'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-9b

Gleditsia triacanthos Street Keeper® plant details

Gleditsia triacanthos Street Keeper® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gleditsia triacanthos Street Keeper®

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 45 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: black walnut tolerant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gleditsia triacanthos Street Keeper®

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fast-growing tree is perfect for urban landscapes, strong upright growth to 45't x 20'w features finely-textured dark-green foliage that turns a rich golden-yellow in autumn; insignificant yellow-green flowers become interesting sickle-shaped pods; adaptable to tough urban conditions including: drought, salt and high PH S/M-D