The loose, spreading, upright, open crown of this American selection has a capriciously growing central leader with almost horizontal limbs. Because of this graceful habit, it is a perfect tree for application in wide streets. Height 20 - 25 m. The trunk is grey and has fine, shallow fissures. Young twigs are red brown and turn olive brown. 'Shademaster' has no spines. The compound leaf of 25 cm, unfolds late and turns golden yellow in autumn. The single leaflets are 2.5 cm in size. After the inconspicuous inflorescence it does not bear pods. The tree is deep rooting with many rootlets. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' blooms in june.