GLEDITSIA

Elegantissima

DESCRIPTION:

This medium size tree has beautiful foliage with a lacey, fern like appearance. The new Spring growth has striking crimson tips with lush green inner foliage.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

4 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Dense bushy habit, grafted on to a standard.

FOLIAGE:

Lacey, fern-like; new Spring foliage with striking crimson tips.

COMMENTS:

A graceful tree suitable for all gardens, parks and street plantings.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.