Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Autumn deep maroon

deep maroon

broadly vase-shaped habit with attractive single white flowers in spring enjoyed by wildlife

alder-like leaves that unfold red tinted

As it isn't as vigorous it is less prone to frost cracks

The outer petals sometimes have a pink to light violet stripe

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' Autumn deep maroonThis species can be grown either as a handsome multi stemmed shrub or grafted to create a lovely little tree. The attractive foliage is pinnate with delicate, dark green leaflets which, come autumn, changes to yellow green to reddish brown. The inconspicuous inflorescence are followed by interesting, long seedpods. Good on hard surfaces. H6