Spec sheet
- Hardiness
- Hardy to zone 4
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Sizes we grow
Container grown (CG)
- 1.25 in caliper
- 1.5 in caliper
- 1.75 in caliper
B&B in pot (BBP), by caliper or height
- 1 in caliper
- 1.25 in caliper
- 1.5 in caliper
- 1.75 in caliper
About this plant
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'®, commonly known as Shademaster Honeylocust, is a highly popular deciduous tree valued for its fast growth, adaptability, and minimal maintenance requirements. Featuring a fine, feathery canopy, it produces dappled shade ideal for landscapes and patios. Unlike other varieties, this cultivar is seedless and thornless, making it cleaner and safer for urban and residential environments. Its vibrant green foliage transitions to a golden hue in autumn, adding seasonal interest. Shademaster is tolerant of urban stressors such as pollution, compacted soils, heat, and drought, making it widely used in commercial and municipal spaces.
- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Low to moderate
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size (HxW): 50–70' x 30–35'
- Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
- Bloom/interest: Golden fall foliage, fine-textured leaves
- Hardiness zone: 4–9
- Soil tolerance: Adaptable, including urban soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: High