IMPERIAL® HONEYLOCUST
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Impcole'
Adaptability, tiny leaves, and good growth rate have made this a popular tree.
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Mature Size: 40’ Tall x 40’ Wide
Annual Growth: 18-36”
Specific Maintenance: Annual Clearance pruning (if head clearance is needed).
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
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Benefits:
Quick Growth, mostly seedless, airy canopy, yellow fall color, great cold-hardiness, wind tolerant, drought tolerant, soil adaptable, disease and pest concerns are rare.
Drawbacks:
Small litter is more noticeable when planted over pavement or a patio. Some clearance pruning necessary form time to time as lower branches sag.
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