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Shademaster thornless honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'


  Not Native

Synonyms
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'
Dimensions
Height: 40.0 ft. to 50.0 ft.
Spread: 30.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Wildlife Uses
Large Mammals, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
May, June
Flower Color
Green Shades, Yellow Shades, Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Air Pollution Tolerant, Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Streetscape Plants
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Alkaline/High pH, Clay, Loam, Poorly Drained, Salty, Sandy, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
Yes
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Gleditsia triacanthos is primarily native to the midwestern states and can be found throughout the U.S. planted along streetscapes and in parking lots. In the spring this tree is incredibly fragrant, often making one wonder where the lovely scent is coming from? The flowers of this plant are rather small and inconspicuous. Canker can be a problem for this tree but, it is rarely killed by it.


This cultivar is nearly seedless and thornless. Wrap young trees.