Shademaster Locust

Shademaster Locust is a large vase shaped tree, with small leaves that cast a soft, dappled shade.

Additional information

Botanical Name

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ?Shademaster?

Plant Height

50'-70'

Plant Spread (width)

35'-50'

Deciduous/Evergreen

Bloom Time

N/A

Exposure

Flower Color

N/A

Foliage Color

Fall Color

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Soil Moisture

Well-drained Soils

Shademaster Locust is a large vase shaped tree, with small leaves that cast a soft, dappled shade. One of the last trees to leaf out in the spring and one of the first trees to lose its leaves in the fall, along with the dappled shade, make it one of the best trees in the landscape to try to grow a lawn under. The tiny leaflets have a beautiful golden yellow fall color and are so small that they don't require much raking to keep the lawn looking tidy.

UNCLE'S PLANTING TIPS!

Step 1 – Dig the Hole Twice as Wide as the Pot

Step 2 – Remove the Plant from Its Container

Step 3 – Backfill with 50/50 Soil and Max Mix

Step 4 – Cover the Plant Area with Mulch

Step 5 – Stake the Tree if Needed

Step 6 – Water and Feed the Plant!

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