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Golden Honey Locust - Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Sunburst
Golden Honey Locust with bright yellow foliage and a soft, rounded canopy ideal for shade and feature planting.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 4-10m high x 4-10m wide. Pendulous, rounded habit.
Water
Moderate, keep moist during dry periods.
Uses
Shade tree, feature planting, parks, avenues, foliage contrast.
Description
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' is a widely admired deciduous tree known for its golden yellow foliage and graceful, softly weeping form. It emerges bright yellow in spring, transitions to lime gold in summer, and maintains colour well into autumn. Its open canopy provides dappled shade, making it ideal for gardens, streetscapes, and parks. Highly adaptable, it tolerates poor soils, pollution, wind, and urban environments. Perfect for Melbourne conditions.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Adapts to most soil types, including poor or compacted soils.
- Light: Prefers full sun for strongest colour and growth.
- Watering: Moderate, tolerant of dry conditions once established.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser in spring if needed.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance, prune lightly in winter if shaping required.
- Flowering: Small, greenish yellow flowers in late spring.
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Golden Honey Locust - Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Sunburst
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