About
An attractive tree, reaching 3-10m, with a rounded head of foliage. It displays attractive flowers or foliage.
About the genus
Gleditsia are deciduous trees with elegant, pinnate or bipinnate foliage, often on spiny branches, inconspicuous flowers followed by large flattened seed-pods
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible