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Gleditsia Species, Caspian Locust

Gleditsiacaspia

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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

caspia (KAS-pee-uh)

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Synonym

Gleditsia caspica

Gleditsia horrida subsp. caspia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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