Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’
$199.99
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis ‘Sunburst’ opens with golden-yellow leaves that mature to bright green above a light, rounded canopy for sunny gardens.
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Description
Golden new leaves make Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis ‘Sunburst’ stand out in spring, then soften to yellow-green and bright green through summer before turning yellow in fall. The rounded, open crown filters sunlight instead of casting dense shade, leaving room for planting beneath it.
This deciduous tree performs best in full sun and moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. It accepts chalk, clay, loam, or sand and tolerates dry conditions and road salt after establishment. Water regularly while the root system settles, then prune damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Thornless, seedless growth makes the tree easier to place near patios and paths. Small, fragrant cream-yellow flowers appear in racemes in early summer and provide nectar for bees. Watch for gall midge, webworms, leafhoppers, spider mites, canker, and root rot.
Additional information
| Height | 26 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Yellow, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Pendulous |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Oval, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Bee-Friendly, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Sunburst honey-locust, Sunburst common honeylocust |
| Usps | Golden new leaves mature to green, then turn yellow in fall., Its open, thornless crown casts light shade over patios., Full sun and well-drained soil support healthy golden foliage. |
| Pests | Watch for gall midge, webworms, leafhoppers, spider mites, and leaf galls. |
| Diseases | Watch for Thyronectria canker and root rot, especially on stressed trees. |
| Pruning | Remove broken, damaged, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist through the first growing season. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the clearest golden foliage. |