Gleditsia Sunburst 400mm pot

🌟✨ Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ – Honey Locust ‘Sunburst’ ✨🌟
 
The Gleditsia ‘Sunburst’ is a striking deciduous shade tree with soft, fern-like foliage that bursts out in golden-yellow before maturing to fresh green. Light, airy shade and brilliant autumn colour make it a superb feature for gardens and landscapes. 💛🌿🍂
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 2.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with excellent structure for establishing quickly
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun for best colour and growth ☀️
✔️ Adaptable to most well-drained soils
✔️ Hardy, drought and frost tolerant ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: glowing golden-yellow new foliage 💛🌱
✔️ Summer: soft, lime-green fern-like canopy provides dappled shade 🌿
✔️ Autumn: foliage glows with warm yellow and gold tones 🍂✨
✔️ Deciduous — open winter framework allows light through
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Graceful, spreading canopy with fine-textured branches
✔️ Grows approx. 8–12m tall × 8–10m wide
✔️ Non-invasive roots compared to many large shade trees
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Brilliant golden new growth for seasonal contrast 🌟
✔️ Provides dappled light — lawn- and garden-friendly
✔️ Very hardy — tolerates frost, drought, wind, and urban conditions 🌬️❄️
✔️ Low-maintenance and long-lived shade tree
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature shade tree for lawns, courtyards, or large gardens
✔️ Avenue planting for a glowing golden effect
✔️ Perfect for parks, schools, and rural properties
✔️ Combine with Claret Ash or Liquidambar for autumn colour variety