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  • GLEDITSIA triacanthos 'Sunburst'
    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
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £80.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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 fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Pinnate to 25cm (10in) long with many pairs of leaflets
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrulate
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Fast growing with spreading branches. Golden yellow young foliage turns pale green at maturity
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Protect from strong winds
    • Conical
      Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      12m (39ft)
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        10m (33ft)
       
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