Tree | Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Elegantissima' Compact Honey Locust |
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Description | Among one of the smallest growing Gleditsia, this is an attractive, compact, almost shrub-like tree with bi-pinnate leaves. Bright to mid-green leaves turn bright yellow in the autumn months before falling. Its fine foliage and shrubby habit give it a soft appearance in the garden. This is a thornless variety of Gleditsia. | ||
Foliage |
Deciduous
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Form |
V-Shaped
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Mature Size | 4 x 3m | ||
Uses | A slow-growing deciduous tree, 'Elegantissima' makes an excellent choice for small gardens. With its compact nature, this variety is ideal as a courtyard tree and the bushy habit also lends itself to being used as a screening tree. A great specimen tree. Also great in streetscapes, due to its small growth habit. | ||
Position & Soil | Best suited to moist, fertile, deep soils in full sun position. Can tolerate most conditions and handle air pollution and urban conditions. Ensure any shoots that develop under the graft point are removed cleanly and promptly. | ||
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Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m) • 50cm/52L (1.4-1.5m) |
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Substitutes |
• Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' • Melia azedarach • Melia azedarach 'Elite' |
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