Gleditsia sinensis

Locust

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, rock garden, specimen
Height 20' to 35' / 6.00m to 10.60m
Spread 20' to 35' / 6.00m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded