Honey Locust. A tree with handsome fern-like golden yellow leaves in spring, maturing to pale green. Yellowing in autumn. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’
A tree with handsome fern-like golden yellow leaves in spring, maturing to pale green. Yellowing in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Gleditsia |
|---|---|
| Species | triacanthos |
| Varietry | 'Sunburst' |
| Common Name | Honey Locust |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30m |
| Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
| Spread | 20m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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