A vibrant yellow ornamental tree, the Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ Tree, also known as ‘Honey Locust’, has bright golden-coloured leaves on gently arching branches.
With its delicate appearance and elegant shape, this wonderful tree makes an attractive centrepiece for smaller garden spaces. While its fern-like foliage allows the light through to create areas of dappled shade, that don’t over-power.
In addition to looking fantastic, this tree is a reliable performer and has received the coveted Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for consistency in the garden.
This tree is low maintenance to grow and will reward you with years of vibrant colour if planted in a sunny or partially shaded spot, in moist and well-drained soil.
Tree characteristics
- Height (after 20 years): 8 metres
- Spread (after 20 years): 4 metres
- Soil: Moist but well drained
- Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Features: Glorious seasonal colour
- Common names: Honey Locust
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Additional info
- 3-year-old tree in a 12-litre pot
- Measurements are approximate