- Family :
- Fabaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 4a
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 18 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 16 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 12 m
- Crown shape :
- Irregular
- Growth rate :
- High
- Roots :
- Intermediate
- Soil and moisture :
- Average humidity
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to road salt :
- High
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- High
- Tolerance to compaction :
- High
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight susceptibility to nectria canker and gleditsia midge
- Special comments :
- Rustic; Supports urban conditions; Has long, sharp thorns on its branches and trunk, reaching down to the ground; Water regularly during periods of drought during the first years.
