Gleditsia Triacanthos Var. Inermis ‘Ruby Lace’ (Ruby Lace Honey Locust)
Gleditsia Triacanthos Var. Inermis ‘Ruby Lace’ (Ruby Lace Honey Locust)
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Gleditsia Triacanthos Var. Inermis ‘Ruby Lace’ (Ruby Lace Honey Locust) is a beautiful deciduous feature tree admired for its delicate, fern-like foliage and graceful spreading habit. Its new growth emerges in rich ruby-red to bronze tones before maturing to soft green, creating attractive seasonal colour and light, airy texture in the landscape. The open canopy provides filtered shade, making it ideal for gardens, lawns, streetscapes, and larger landscape areas where a refined ornamental tree is desired.
Perfect for customers wanting a hardy, elegant, and low-maintenance shade tree, Ruby Lace Honey Locust brings colour, movement, and structure to outdoor spaces. Its fine foliage allows light to pass through, making it easier to grow lawn or underplanting beneath the canopy compared with denser shade trees. This striking tree is an excellent choice for adding seasonal interest, soft shade, and a sophisticated garden feature.

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Mature height
8–12 m
Mature width
6–8 m
Spacing
6–8 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Ruby-red to bronze new foliage, maturing to soft green; yellow autumn tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring; flowers are generally small and insignificant
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune when young to develop a strong shape and remove any damaged or crossing branches as needed
Root System
Deep, spreading root system; generally suitable for larger landscapes but allow adequate space away from paving and structures