Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster', known as Shademaster Honeylocust, is an elegant and adaptable deciduous tree prized for its delicate fern-like foliage that emerges vibrant green and transforms into stunning golden hues in autumn. Growing 12–18 meters tall with a broad, open pyramidal to oval canopy spanning 8–15 meters, it adds sophistication and seasonal interest to parks, streets, and gardens.

This low-maintenance tree features inconspicuous spring flowers followed by seed pods, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and tolerates urban pollution and diverse soil types. With moderate drought tolerance once established, Shademaster Honeylocust is a reliable choice for landscapes needing beauty, shade, and resilience.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!