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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (Honey locust 'Elegantissima')
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1 hour care
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8m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima'
Other names
Honey locust 'Elegantissima', Thornless honey locust 'Elegantissima'
Genus
Gleditsia Gleditsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Elegantissima' _ 'Elegantissima' is a slow-growing, conical then spreading, thornless, deciduous tree with bi-pinnate leaves divided into oblong or lance-shaped, bright green leaflets turning yellow in autumn. Insignificant flowers are followed by pendent, twisted, sickle-shaped, dark brown seed pods in autumn.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Rounded, Compact, Upright
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Gall midges Gall midges
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Can be hard pruned. All pruning should be done in early autumn to prevent bleeding.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (Honey locust 'Elegantissima') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima'
Other names
Honey locust 'Elegantissima', Thornless honey locust 'Elegantissima'
Genus
Gleditsia Gleditsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Elegantissima' _ 'Elegantissima' is a slow-growing, conical then spreading, thornless, deciduous tree with bi-pinnate leaves divided into oblong or lance-shaped, bright green leaflets turning yellow in autumn. Insignificant flowers are followed by pendent, twisted, sickle-shaped, dark brown seed pods in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Rounded, Compact, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Can be hard pruned. All pruning should be done in early autumn to prevent bleeding.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (Honey locust 'Elegantissima') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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