Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Limegold' (Limegold Thornless Honey Locust)
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Limegold' (Limegold Thornless Honey Locust)
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Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Limegold', commonly known as the Limegold Thornless Honey Locust, is a beautiful deciduous shade tree prized for its vibrant golden-lime foliage and graceful, open canopy. Fine, fern-like leaves emerge bright lime-gold in spring, providing brilliant seasonal colour before maturing to soft golden-green through summer. Its airy branching habit casts light, filtered shade, making it an excellent choice for gardens, streetscapes, parks, and contemporary landscapes.
Fast-growing, hardy, and low maintenance, Limegold Thornless Honey Locust thrives in full sun and adapts well to a wide range of well-drained soils. As a thornless selection, it offers all the beauty of the species without the inconvenience of thorns, making it ideal for residential and commercial plantings. Its vibrant foliage, elegant form, and drought tolerance once established make it an outstanding feature and shade tree.

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Mature height
8–12 m
Mature width
6–8 m
Spacing
6–8 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Fine golden-lime foliage maturing to soft golden-green with small greenish-yellow flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late Spring
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low
Root System
Deep, extensive, non-invasive