Overview

Gleditsia sinensis is a bushy trees in the genus Gleditsia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gleditsia sinensis 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 sinensis, commonly known as Chinese honey locust, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It features a bushy habit with finely divided pinnate or bipinnate leaves that it sheds annually. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites and all garden aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H6. Gleditsia sinensis is valued for its architectural form and low maintenance, making it ideal for cottage and informal gardens.

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 sinensis 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 sinensis

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