Gleditsia triacanthos 'Speczam' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum' (Gleditsia triacanthos) is an upright, broad, ovoid, deciduous small tree with decorative, pinnate, fresh green leaves. The bright yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Gleditsia triacanthos 'Speczam'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * olive-green shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * bright yellow shoots * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, tolerant of soil salts, tolerant of flooding

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum's are fresh green, pinnate, alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Bright yellow shoots. Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey-brown, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum' is an upright, broad and ovoid small tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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 yellow-green flowers of the Lederhülsenbaum 'Spectrum' appear in clusters from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, avenue

Shoots
The shoots of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Spectrum' are spiny, olive green.

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