Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Sunburst

FEATURES
A medium size tree with a fast growth rate and an open, rounded pendulous habit. The new fern-like foliage is golden at the tips of the branches, and pale green throughout the rest of the tree. Pendulous branches sweep to the ground, creating a graceful, colorful effect.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
8 metres x 8 metres.

SHAPE
Open, rounded pendulous habit.

FOLIAGE
Fern-like foliage is golden at the tips and pale green throughout the rest of the tree. Autumn foliage is golden yellow.

FLOWERS
Insignificant.

COMMENTS
Ideal hardy specimen tree, providing good filtered shade for the garden. Plant in a protected position, as tree can produce long branches that are susceptible to wind damage. Frost and drought tolerant. This variety has minimal thorns

TREE CARE
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.