Gleditsia are trees that lose their leaves annually, characterized by their finely divided leaves that may be pinnate or bipinnate. They frequently feature spiny branches and produce flowers that are not particularly noticeable, which give way to large, flattened seed pods.

Gleditsia

Gleditsia aquatica

Gleditsia caspia

Gleditsia delavayi

Gleditsia japonica

Gleditsia koraiensis

Gleditsia macracantha

Gleditsia macrantha

Gleditsia sinensis

Gleditsia triacanthos is a sizable deciduous tree that can reach heights exceeding 30 meters. Its trunk and branches feature prominent spines, some measuring up to 15 centimeters. The foliage consists of numerous small, oval leaflets that are dark green, transitioning to yellow as autumn arrives. During the summer, the tree produces small greenish-white flowers, and following a prolonged hot season, it develops elongated, twisted brown seed pods in the fall.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Bujotii'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Calhoun'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' (v)

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Millwood'

This deciduous tree can grow up to 8 meters tall and features a broad, spreading canopy. Its leaves are finely divided and start as a deep bronze-red in spring, transitioning to a bronze-green throughout the summer. In autumn, the foliage changes to a bright yellow before it drops. This species is adaptable and thrives in various environmental conditions.

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Rubylace'

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis is a substantial, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It features a trunk that is free of thorns and has a canopy that spreads widely. The leaves are compound, consisting of paired, elongated leaflets that exhibit a glossy finish and transition to yellow hues in the fall. While the tree produces inconspicuous greenish flowers, it is the subsequent flat, brown seed pods that often take on a twisted, sickle-like appearance.

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Draves'PBR

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Nana'

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Sunburst' is a compact deciduous tree featuring a rounded canopy. Its leaves are bipinnate, comprised of numerous small leaflets that emerge bright golden-yellow in early summer, transitioning to a greener hue as the season progresses.

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Sunburst'

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis Northern Acclaim ('Harve')

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis Skyline ('Skycole')

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis Spectrum ('Speczam')

A broad, deciduous tree reaching up to 10 meters in height, featuring branches that extend horizontally in tiers. Its leaves resemble delicate fronds and exhibit a bright golden yellow hue in the fall prior to dropping. This variety is adaptable to various growing environments.