Overview

Gleditsia caspia is a bushy trees in the genus Gleditsia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gleditsia caspia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden and low maintenance.

About

Gleditsia caspia, commonly known as Caspian locust or Caspian honey locust, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It has a bushy habit and features finely divided leaves typical of the Gleditsia genus. This tree thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels ranging from well-drained to moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits both exposed and sheltered positions and is suitable for architectural and informal garden settings. It flowers in spring and summer, with propagation possible by seed or grafting.

About the genus

Gleditsia is a genus of trees in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae, native to the Americas and Asia. The Latin name commemorates Johann Gottlieb Gleditsch, director of the Berlin Botanical Garden, who died in 1786.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gleditsia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Gleditsia caspia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gleditsia caspia

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to gall midge

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions