GLEDITSIA triacanthos 'Sunburst'
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GLEDITSIA triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Commonly known as Honey locust
Large tree with golden fern-like foliage turning bright yellow in autumn
H/Std
£80.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Thornless. -
Pests & Diseases
Gall midges on foliage -
Place of origin
Central and eastern North America. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousPinnate to 25cm (10in) long with many pairs of leaflets
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeFast growing with spreading branches. Golden yellow young foliage turns pale green at maturity
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Protect from strong winds -
ConicalBroadly conical
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
10m (33ft)
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