Large, multiple-stemmed shrub or small tree on stock. Slow growing and with an open ovoid crown. Height 4 - 6 (8) m. Stem and branches are spineless, if grafted on G. triacanthos f. inermis. The compound leaf has a more delicate structure and is more graceful than of the species. The separate leaflets are darker green and smaller than of the species, circa 2 cm. After the inflorescence, 45 cm long, sickle-shaped pods appear. These turn from yellow green to brown red and persist until late in winter. Has a deep rooting root system with many branches. Can be well applied in hard surfaces. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Elegantissima' blooms in june.