Gleditsia Sunburst - Bare-Rooted

Gleditsia triacanthos, commonly known as Honey Locust, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its vibrant yellow foliage and graceful growth habit. This variety of honey locust is highly valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of garden settings.

Gleditsia Sunburst is perfect for gardeners seeking to add a splash of bright colour and lightness to their landscape. Its feathery, yellow-green leaves emerge in spring, creating a vivid contrast to the darker green foliage that follows. This tree’s airy canopy provides dappled shade, making it ideal for creating light-filled, inviting spaces in the garden.

This tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, though it is tolerant of various soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It is also drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners. Allow sufficient space for its mature size, typically reaching 6-8 metres in height and 6-8 metres in width, ensuring it has room to spread its graceful canopy.

In the garden, Gleditsia Sunburst is versatile and can be used in various landscaping styles. It is excellent as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as part of a deciduous woodland garden. Its open, spreading form and vibrant foliage make it a beautiful choice for lining driveways or paths, creating a welcoming entrance.

What is a bare-rooted tree?

Bare-rooted trees are deciduous trees that have been grown in the ground and are dug up when they've become dormant in the winter. The soil is shaken from their roots and they are bundled up with their roots packed in moist material to prevent dehydration during transport. 

What are the benefits? 

• Less packaging and plastic waste involved in growing process and transportation. 
• Plant has more root mass as the roots have not been constricted and twisted by a pot.
• They are easier to carry and plant as they are extremely lightweight.
• Bare-rooted trees are cheaper as they do not come with soil and pots. 
• Planting bare-rooted trees in the winter follows the natural pattern of the seasons.