Gleditsia triacanthos var. Inermis Shademaster

FEATURES
A fast growing hardy shade tree. This thornless variety has deep green fern-like leaves in mid spring, which turn rich yellow in autumn. It has an open growing habit with graceful drooping branches, which provide good filtered shade.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
8 metres x 6 metres.

SHAPE
Upright growing habit with graceful, slightly weeping branches.

FOLIAGE
Deep green fern-like leaves, which turn rich yellow in late autumn.

FLOWERS
Insignificant greenish white flowers in spring.

COMMENTS
An excellent street and lawn tree that does well in extreme heat and cold. This variety is often used in urban plantings due to its tolerance of air pollution. Plant in a protected position, as the tree can produce long branches that are susceptible to wind damage. Frost and drought tolerant.

TREE CARE
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.