Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’
Thornless Honeylocust
Overall Mature Size | Medium |
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Mature Height & Spread | 40' x 35' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Yellow, Green |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Desert Conditions, Fall Color |
Container Sizes | #15, 24" Box |
Natural Growth Habit | Irregular, Rectangular |
Sunset Garden Zones | 1-16, 18-20 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ is commonly called the Thornless Honeylocust. It grows to a height of 40′ with a canopy spread of 35′. It is planted in full sun. It produces a yellow brown fall color. It grows in an irregular somewhat rectangular form with thorns on its trunk and branches. It makes an excellent street and lawn tree that does well in extreme heat and cold. ‘Sunburst’ is known for its bright golden fine textured foliage.