Description
Shademaster Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster') is one of the most sought-after shade trees, prized for its fine, fern-like foliage and open, airy canopy that filters sunlight into a soft, dappled shade. This fast-growing, seedless variety has a graceful upright spreading habit, making it ideal for use as a street tree or large-scale landscape accent. The dark green leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest without the mess of heavy leaf drop.
Highly adaptable and tolerant of urban conditions, heat, drought, and poor soils, Shademaster Honeylocust is a low-maintenance choice for tough planting locations. Its thornless form and elegant structure offer year-round appeal, especially when planted in rows along driveways or sidewalks. Best pruned in late winter, this tree is also deer-resistant and long-lived, providing decades of reliable beauty and shade.
Our trees are sold by height (younger trees) or by caliper (more mature trees), ensuring you find the perfect size for your landscape needs. This tree is available by trunk caliper, at 2-2.5 in. size, for a more mature, developed option.
Each plant comes with the roots balled & burlapped. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'
Light: full sun
Watering: weekly the first year, less after
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: pyramidal
Plant Type: open deciduous tree
Mature Size: height (45') , width (40')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate: fast
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