BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A lovely ornamental tree, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace' has ruby-red, fine pinnate (feather-like), young leaves which gradually darken to an attractive bronze-green as they age. The brightly coloured young leaves are eye-catching and contrast well with the older, darker foliage. An elegant garden tree!

Features

• Common name: Purple Honey Locust.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace' is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution and grows well in urban environments.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized tree once fully established with a mop-headed habit.
• Height: 10 m (32 ft).
• Spread: 8 m (26 ft).
• Notes: We have a specimen of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. At 14 years old, it had reached a height of 4 m, a spread of 4 m and is shown in the photos below.
• Size: 4L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)