Gleditsia triacanthos Ruby Lace
Honey Locust
“Ruby Lace” is a medium-sized, deciduous tree grown for its lovely form and colourful foliage. It grows as a graceful, spreading tree with delicate, dark green foliage. As autumn progresses, the foliage changes to colourful shades of deep red and purple before falling. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. This is a hardy plant that grows best in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frosts, cool climates, and coastal conditions but does require protection from strong winds. “Ruby Lace” is commonly grown as a specimen, included in mixed plantings, planted around an entranceway, used in avenue plantings, or maintained as the centrepiece in a courtyard garden.
