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Honey Locust - Gleditsia ‘Ruby Lace’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Honey Locust - Gleditsia 'Ruby Lace'
Gleditsia 'Ruby Lace' is a deciduous specimen of genuine presence, its deep burgundy canopy delivering sustained seasonal colour from spring through autumn. The open, refined form casts filtered light rather than heavy shade, making it as functional as it is striking in high-end landscape compositions.
Why Ruby Lace Honey Locust
Deep burgundy foliage: New growth emerges vivid red, maturing to rich purple-bronze tones across the season.
Filtered canopy: The fine, open structure admits light beneath, preserving lawn and understorey plantings.
Ornamental longevity: Strong colour contrast and textural interest from spring through to leaf drop in winter.
Urban and climate resilience: Performs reliably in heat, drought, and the demanding conditions of built environments.
Minimal litter: Fine pinnate foliage breaks down quickly, reducing maintenance demands on high-specification properties.
Ideal Applications
Standalone feature specimen: Commands attention as a focal point in prestige residential or commercial landscapes.
Avenue and driveway planting: Planted in a consistent row, delivers structured colour and rhythm along formal entries.
Terrace and lawn shade: Provides cooling overhead coverage without the density that suppresses growth below.
Open-scale projects: Well-suited to large residential estates, civic spaces, and mixed commercial developments requiring canopy colour and form.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates dry conditions once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years to establish a strong root system, then reduce to supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–8m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
