Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Elegantissima

Common Name:
Elegantissima Honey Locust

Description:
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Elegantissima’ is a graceful, deciduous tree with finely divided, fern-like foliage that provides light, dappled shade. This cultivar is thornless (inermis) and features delicate, narrow leaflets that emerge bright green in spring, turning golden yellow in autumn before falling. Its open, airy canopy allows for underplanting, making it an excellent choice for streetscapes, parks, and gardens. Adaptable to a variety of soil types, it is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun. This low-maintenance tree is prized for its elegant form, fast growth, and suitability for urban environments.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 6–10 metres
• Width: 4–6 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (insignificant)

Flower Colour:

• Greenish-Yellow (inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:

• Thornless Variety
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Suitable for Street and Urban Planting
• Attractive Autumn Foliage
• Light, Dappled Shade Provider

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle)
• Acer species (Maple)
• Quercus (Oak)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Salvia species