Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Sunburst'
honey locust 'Sunburst' (syn. Gleditsia triacanthos 'Inermis Aurea')
A fast-growing tree with golden yellow, spring foliage which darkens to pale green but then turns a uniform butter-yellow in autumn. It is a thornless variety that is tough enough to be planted in city gardens as it is quite tolerant of pollution. 'Sunburst' will eventually grow into a large tree, though not to the height expected of a single-stemmed form.
How to care for Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis Sunburst:
Plant Gleditsia in full sun on well-drained soil, incorporating plenty of well-rotted garden compost into the planting hole. Dig a hole as deep as the rootball and twice as wide, set the tree at the same depth it was in the pot, and backfill firmly. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist during the first growing season.
Stake young trees firmly, especially in exposed sites, and mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning is required—remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Stake young trees firmly, especially in exposed sites, and mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning is required—remove any broken, diseased, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
12m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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