Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT FTH.

Description
The Honey locust 'Shademaster' (Gleditsia triacanthos) is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque large tree that produces light green flowers arranged in clusters with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Honey locust 'Shademaster' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and scaly. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and is around 10 metres wide. The Honey locust 'Shademaster' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * olive green shoots * the flowers 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 'Shademaster's are dark green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Honey locust 'Shademaster' 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 'Shademaster' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honey locust 'Shademaster' is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque large tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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 light green flowers of Honey locust 'Shademaster' appear in clusters from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' are olive green.

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