Sunburst Locust

Sunburst Locust

Golden yellow “fern-like” leaves emerge in spring on this popular shade tree, casting a dappled shade.

Sunburst Honeylocust has an upright, spreading habit with a delicate, "fern-like" leaf structure, casting dappled shade to the lawn or landscape below. The leaves emerge golden yellow in the spring, maturing to a lime green color for the summer. With an outstanding golden yellow fall color, this tree makes the perfect tree for to shade a garden, accent a landscape, and for those that love their turf, the dappled shade makes it easy to grow grass under.

Additional Information

  • Botanical Name

    Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Suncole'

  • Plant Height

    30'-40'

  • Plant Spread (width)

    30'-40'

  • Deciduous/Evergreen

    Deciduous

  • Bloom Time

    N/A

  • Exposure

    Sun

  • Flower Color

    N/A

  • Foliage Color

    Golden-Bronze, Green

  • Fall Color

    Golden Yellow

  • Soil Moisture

    Well-drained Soils