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Gleditsia inermis triacanthos 'Shademast

Shademaster Honey Locust

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Description

In comparison to the 'Moraine', this is a thornless and seedless locust, which grows faster and in a more upright fashion.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.