A thornless, podless cultivar with airy ferny foliage that emerges bright gold, matures to lime-green and returns to yellow in autumn, casting light dappled shade. A graceful lawn tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 10 m H × 8 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golden Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' is a fast-growing tree in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 10 m tall and 8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, golden and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Golden Honey Locust
Golden Honey Locust suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Golden Honey Locust does best in loamy, free-draining and alkaline soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Golden Honey Locust is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Golden Honey Locust in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Golden Honey Locust in the garden
Golden Honey Locust earns its place for a shade tree and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Golden Honey Locust with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Golden Honey Locust
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