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Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'

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Exposure
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Hardiness
Zones 3–8

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Common nameHoneylocust ‘Shademaster’
FamilyFabaceae
TypeLeafy
Botanical nameGleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Shademaster’ is an elegant and versatile ornamental tree, highly prized for its spreading habit and light canopy that quickly creates generous shade ideal for flowerbeds, pathways, parks, or large gardens. Like all thornless varieties, it bears no thorns, making it perfect for high-traffic areas. Its delicate green foliage offers a soft and luminous texture from spring to autumn, before taking on gentle yellow hues at the end of the season, visually enriching the landscape. Very hardy and tolerant, this tree adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soils, including urban or dry soils, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Gleditsia ‘Shademaster’ combines pleasant shade, a harmonious silhouette, and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice as a shade tree, a specimen tree, or a structuring element in contemporary or residential landscape designs.

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-35°C

Watering

AVERAGE

Soil type

Well drained, fertile

Fertilization

Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

18 m (59 ft)

Width / spread

30-35 ft (9-10.5 m)

Flower color

Greenish yellow

Foliage color

Pale green ? yellow (fall)

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom period

Late spring to early summer

Fruiting

Decorative dark brown pods

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes