Gleditsia Shademaster is a striking deciduous tree with delicate foliage, ideal for lawns, avenues and shade planting.

At a glance Pot: 400mm pot Height now: approx. 2.5m Mature size: 12–15m tall × 10–12m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: deciduous Hardiness: tolerates drought, frost, wind and urban conditions

Why choose a Shademaster Honey Locust?

Fine, fern-like foliage gives this fast-growing tree a light, airy canopy and dappled summer shade, followed by golden-yellow autumn colour. It has a strong branch structure and a root system described as less invasive than that of many large shade trees.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Provide shade over a large lawn, park or rural garden.

• Plant an avenue for summer shade.

• Shade an outdoor entertaining area.

Where does it grow best?

Plant in full sun in well-drained ground. It adapts to a wide range of soils and tolerates drought, frost, wind and urban conditions.

What does it look like through the year?

Delicate green foliage casts dappled shade in summer and turns golden-yellow in autumn. The tree is deciduous, leaving an open framework that allows winter sunlight through.