Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade' - STEM 210 CM, GIRTH 14-16 CM RB

Description
Red-brown legumes emerge from these from September onwards, which last for a very long time. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornaments * picturesque large tree * olive green shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, smoke-hardy, tolerant of soil salts, tolerant of flooding

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Honey locust is umbrella-shaped and picturesque in structure and has a translucent, loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Flower
The light green flowers appear in clusters from June to July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

fruit
The red-brown fruits of Gleditsia triacanthos are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary tree, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Gleditsia triacanthos are spiny, olive green.

Root
Gleditsia triacanthos is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.