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Gleditsiatriacanthos

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gleditsia (gleh-DIT-see-uh)
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Species
triacanthos (try-a-KAN-thos)
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Synonym
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Scarify seed before sowing
By grafting
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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