Gleditsia 'Sunburst' Golden Honey Locust tree

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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' mature tree in container

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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' Tree

Name: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: GT.B.12.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Feathery leaves are yellow in spring & autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining / drought-tolerant

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Description

One of the most popular yellow leaved ornamental trees, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' is favoured for its vibrancy, small size and versatility. The arching branches are clothed in golden yellow, small pinnate leaves that turn a lime green in the summer and then clear yellow in the autumn.

Growing well in most free draining soils, 'Sunburst' can cope with dry spells and full sun to partial shade. It even tolerates some wind exposure and air pollution, making it a truly adaptable choice. The tree has a slightly spreading form and will grow to just 5 x 3 metres in 20 years.

Known as a Golden Honey Locust, 'Sunburst' is an award-winning small tree that will make a big impact with its bright, light, feathery foliage.

AKA Golden/Yellow Honey Locust, Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Sunburst'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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