Gleditsia triacanthos 'Street Keeper'^®

United States.

Pyramidal, slender.

The shoots of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Street Keeper'® are spiny, olive green.

The deciduous leaves of the Honey locust 'Street Keeper'®s are dark green, pinnate, alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Honey locust 'Street Keeper'® turns bright yellow in autumn.

Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light green flowers of Honey locust 'Street Keeper'® appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

The red-brown fruits of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Street Keeper'® are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Keep for a very long time.

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Street Keeper'® is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Honey locust 'Street Keeper'® has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, bee pasture, avenue, street tree

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).