Gleditsia triacanthos 'Green Glory' - STDS 16-18 CM RB

Description
The Honey locust 'Green Glory' (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a broad, pyramidal tree with decorative, reddish-brown pods that stick for a very long time. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy yellow flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Honey locust 'Green Glory' also has pinnate, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres. The Honey locust 'Green Glory' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Olive-green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, smoke-hardy, tolerant of soil salts, tolerant of flooding, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Honey locust 'Green Glory's are light green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Honey locust 'Green Glory' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Honey locust 'Green Glory' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Flower
The creamy yellow flowers of Honey locust 'Green Glory' appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The red-brown fruits of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Green Glory' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Keep for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, green border, shade tree

Shoots
The shoots of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Green Glory' are olive green.

Root
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Green Glory' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.