Shademaster Honeylocust Tree
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Shademaster Honeylocust Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
The Shademaster Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Shademaster') is an almost perfect lawn tree. That's a big statement, but this is a great tree! The Shademaster grows into the beautiful rounded, open, and airy shape that you expect in a nice lawn tree. Plus your pollinators will seek out the fragrant greenish-yellow flowers in the spring! The leaves are nicely green through the summer, and turn a lovely golden-yellow in the fall!
You're probably thinking, "That's pretty normal for a tree", and you're right. The Shademaster Honeylocust excels in areas where other trees don't, though! The leaves are small and the branches are widely spaced. Why is this good? There are a couple of reasons.
First, the tree casts a nice shade for you, but not such a deep shade that the grass or other plantings beneath it can't grow well. That's a plus for your lawn! The long odd-pinnately compound leaves are almost fern-like!
Second, when autumn hits and the leaves fall, you'll see that they are so small they don't need to be raked! They aren't big enough to hurt the grass below them.
Thirdly, many types of Honeylocusts have imposing thorns and large seedpods that can be a bit of a disaster to clean up in winter. The Shademaster is both thornless and seedless! There is no mess to clean up! What a great tree.
Finally, Honeylocusts have extremely hardwood and hold up extremely well from ice storms and wind damage throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9! You won't have to worry about this amazing tree falling and wrecking your house or yard!
Planting and Application:
These are ideal lawn trees that cast light shade over large areas 25 - 40 feet wide when mature. But there is no worry this shade will kill your lawn. Plus being a seedless variety, Shademaster will remain mess free!
This mess-free tree is also perfect for planting near a driveway or paved seating area where the small leaves practically clean themselves up. Shade your backyard entertainment areas or reduce cooling costs in the summer by situating this tree 10-15 feet from your home to block the sun in the summer but let light through in the winter once the deciduous leaves drop.
- Fragrant Spring Flowers
- Small Fine-Textured Leaflets
- Fast Growing Open Airy Rounded Canopy
- Thornless & Seedless Cultivar of the Hardy Native!
- Impressive Lawn Specimen, Light Shade & Curb Appeal
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Just like the Honeylocust trees that are native to America, the Shademaster is very hardy. The Shademaster, though, has been bred to be extra hardy. It isn't fazed by street or air pollution, salt, soot, compacted soils, or challenging sites. Give it plenty of sunlight and watch this fast-growing tree thrive! Plant Honeylocusts, sometimes spelled Locust trees, in any well-drained soil with regular moisture during their first year. After they are established, Honeylocust only needs supplemental watering during extended periods of drought.
Top the soil with a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch - especially when planted in the lawn. Create a buffer zone extending 3-4 feet from the trunk to protect the bark from mower and weed wacker damage. Low-maintenance, a simple pruning if needed can be performed in late winter or early spring.
- Full Sun Tree
- Highly Adaptable To Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Pollution Tolerant, Compacted Soils, Urban Conditions & Salt-Tolerant
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Super-Low Maintenance - Prune When Dormant
Practically no maintenance and the perfect amount of shade without harming turfgrass. Plus nice color and form - You want the Shademaster Locust tree for your yard! Don't hesitate! Buy one today from Nature Hills Nursery!
