.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Shademaster' Thornless Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' Description A vigorous deciduous tree featuring a unique thornless canopy and fine, fern-like foliage. It provides excellent shade and adds elegant texture to any landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded gardens, street planting, large yards, and urban landscapes where durable, attractive shade trees are desired. Plant Details Botanical Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' Common Name: Shademaster Thornless Honeylocust Size & Growth: Reaches 30-40 ft tall with a spread of 25-35 ft, growing 2-3 ft per year. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Compound, bipinnate, fern-like Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Fast-growing Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Apply caution; contains parts that may be toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other shade trees, ornamental shrubs, and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, at a depth twice the root ball. Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossed branches during dormancy. Winter Care: Protect young trees with mulch; mature trees are resilient. Planting Depth: Ensure the root collar is at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds