Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' – Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy'

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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' – Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy'

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Curious, small tree with a very loose branch pattern and an open, irregular ovoid crown. The relatively thin, thornless twigs are reddish brown. The mature bark is grey and smooth. The leaves are pinnate as in other Gleditsia, but because the leaf stem is curled, the leaves appear to be grouped in clusters. Because the leaves always grow in groups along the twigs, this effect is reinforced, giving the tree its curious appearance. That is why this strange tree is called ‘Goofy’. The leaves are shiny green, turning slightly yellow in autumn. Has few flowers or none at all, so does not produce any fruit either. Due to the striking shape, only suitable for parks and gardens. Tolerates paving and is moderately sensitive to wind.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
3 - 6 m
Crown
irregular ovoid, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
branches reddish brown, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
pinnate, curled, glossy mid-green
Flowers
none
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Peter Cave, Hamilton, New Zealand 1991
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres open crown green late sprout average growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fruitless cultivar Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Goofy' 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 'Goofy' blooms in .
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