Important properties Height: 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing Crown: ovoid, light, open crown, capricious growing Leaf: pinnate or bipinnate, glossy dark green, feathered leaf Flowers: a few light green racemes, June/July Autumn colour: yellow Download PDF View more specifications Clear stem (2) Feathered (1) Multi-stem (2) View cart Add to cart This tree can grow up to 80 feet tall with a single trunk 2 to 3 feet in diameter and a broad, flat-topped crown, casting light shade that allows turf grass to grow underneath. It sometimes grows in forests but is more commonly found beside roads and fields. Plant it in full sun and in well-drained, moist soil high in organic matter.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Van den Berk
Height: 60.00 to 80.00 feet Spread: 60.00 to 80.00 feet Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Description: Greenish-yellow Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Street Tree Flower: Showy Fruit: Showy Other: Thorns Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution Garden locations Culture The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust trees are highly adaptable to different environments, and the species has been introduced worldwide. Outside its natural range it can be an. The Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the leather husk tree, is native to the central and western areas of America. The tree is most commonly found in mixed forests along river banks. After these plants were brought to Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos gained a foothold in many parts of southern Europe. Honey Species Links Glossary References Gleditsia triacanthos. A tree reaching in the wild 140 ft in height, with a trunk up to 5 or 6 ft in diameter, both it and the branches more or less armed with stout, sharp spines 3 to 12 in. long, and branched. Young shoots slightly downy at the base only; spines when present on them simple or three-forked.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Van den Berk
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' One of the most underutilised trees available to the ornamental tree market in Australia today. A very interesting small, compact form of Gleditsia that will provide year-round interest. Excellent for use as a specimen or screening tree in gardens, courtyards, carparks and streets. Share on Pinterest Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Height 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing Crown ovoid, light, open crown, capricious growing Bark and branches branches olive green, thornless, bark grey-brown Leaf pinnate or bipinnate, glossy dark green, feathered leaf Autumn colour yellow First published in Sp. Pl.: 1056 (1753) This species is accepted The native range of this species is W. Central & E. U.S.A. to Mexico (NW. Nuevo León, Tamaulipas). It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Taxonomy Images General information Distribution Synonyms Publications Other data Distribution KBD Native Introduced Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (v) The RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) helps gardeners choose the best plants for their garden. RHS Plants for Pollinators plants. This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Valse Christusdoorn (cv) Van den Berk Boomkwekerijen
This datasheet on Gleditsia triacanthos covers Identity, Overview, Associated Diseases, Pests or Pathogens, Distribution, Dispersal, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Economics, Further Information. Identity Preferred Scientific Name The thornless variety has been planted to replace the elm in many urban areas. The wood is dense, hard, and durable but used only locally. Honeylocust pods are sweet and eaten by livestock and wildlife. The tree is relatively short lived, reaching the age of 125 years. Habitat Native Range
Discuss Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' with other Shoot members Read more ShootChecker™ Get the Right Plant, Right Place Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (Honey locust 'Elegantissima') Select a garden project to check if this is the right plant for the garden conditions. Garden project. Update garden condition details. Characteristics Cultivar: Elegantissima Family: Fabaceae Size: Height: 15 ft. to 20 ft. Width: 15 ft. to 15 ft. Plant Category: trees, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, seed start, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Flower Characteristics: Flower Color: greens, whites,
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Elegantissima Wholesale Nursery Nurseries in Melbourne, Sydney
A great specimen tree. Also great in streetscapes, due to its small growth habit. Position & Soil Best suited to moist, fertile, deep soils in full sun position. Can tolerate most conditions and handle air pollution and urban conditions. Ensure any shoots that develop under the graft point are removed cleanly and promptly. Contract Growing Genus: Gleditsia Species 'Var': triacanthos inermis Common Name: 'Elegantissima' Quick Facts: A very interesting small, compact form of Gleditsia that will provide year round interest. Excellent for use as a specimen or screening tree in gardens, courtyards, carparks and streets. Performs best in moist, deep, fertile soils in a position.
