Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis – Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

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Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis – Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

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A capriciously growing tree with a height of 15 - 20 (25) m. It has a grey bark with shallow fissures. The twigs and the young leaves are red brown. The name f. inermis is a collective name for various spineless specimen of G. triacanthos. Therefore it is preferred when planting in streets and avenues. The compound leaf is circa 20 cm long and unfolds late. Its individual leaflets are circa 3 cm. In summer they are fresh green, in autumn golden yellow. After the flowering, crescent shaped pods appear and they can reach 45 cm. They turn from yellow green to brown red and persist well into winter. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (6) Multi-stem (7) Topiary (3)
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350/400h, multistem with raised stems
£ 1.129,00
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Wire rootballed
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400/450h, multistem with raised stems
£ 1.351,00
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Wire rootballed
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450/500h, multistem with raised stems
£ 1.820,00
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Wire rootballed
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500/600h, multistem with raised stems
£ 2.107,00
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Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
600/700h, multistem with raised stems
£ 2.818,00
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Wire rootballed
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800/900h, multistem with raised stems
£ 4.562,00
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Wire rootballed
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900/1000h, multistem with raised stems
£ 5.726,00
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Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
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40-45 tabletop
£ 3.231,00
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Wire rootballed
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45-50 tabletop
£ 3.239,00
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Wire rootballed
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50-60 tabletop
£ 4.076,00
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Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
15 – 20 (25) m, fast growing
Crown
irregular sphere, light, open crown
Bark and branches
branches reddish brown, thornless, bark grey, shallow grooves
Leaf
pinnate or bipinnate, glossy fresh green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
light green, inconspicuous, June
Fruits
sickle-shaped pods, 30 - 45 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
light soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
North America
Synonyms
Gleditsia inermis
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres open crown green green late sprout fast growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis can eventually reach a height of 15 – 20 (25) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 – 20 (25) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis blooms in june.
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