Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Gleditsia triacanthos 'Inermis Aurea'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring * golden yellow shoots * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, tolerant to soil salts, tolerant to flooding, can be built over

Leaves
Attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey-green, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Honey locust 'Sunburst' is upright and loose in structure and has a translucent, loose crown. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in clusters in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary tree, bee pasture

Root
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.