Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' – Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial'

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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' – Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial'

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Different from the species because this cultivar has a regular crown with a straight, upright growing central leader. This makes the oval open crown more compact. Height 10 - 12 m. 'Imperial' has a grey bark with shallow fissures and no spines. The 15 - 20 cm large, compound leaf unfolds late. Young twigs and young foliage are red brown. The single leaflets are circa 3 cm and turn golden yellow in autumn. After the flowering only a few, crescent-shaped and twisted pods appear, they are circa 30 - 40 cm and persist long. Good avenue and street tree with a deep rooting root system with many rootlets. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
Clear stem (2) Organic (2)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
25-30 clearstem
∅80cm / 360KG
Wire rootballed
£ 1.616,00
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅80cm / 360KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
30-35 clearstem
∅90cm / 550KG
Wire rootballed
£ 2.439,00
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅90cm / 550KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
10-12 m, fast growing
Width
8-10m
Crown
oval, light, open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in June
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown green yellowgreen late sprout fast growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial'

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial' 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 'Imperial' blooms in june.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.