About
A stately tree, reaching 4-8m, with a spreading crown of attractive foliage. It bears ornamental features. 'Elegantissima' is valued in garden settings.
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, parks
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune to shape when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationFrom seed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus and canker possible