Sunburst Honey Locust

$34.95

The Sunburst Honeylocust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos inermis, 'Sunburst', is smaller in stature than the common Honeylocust tree. Sunburst Honeylocust trees display yellow new growth, and the yellow leaves persists throughout the season. The wood is dense, hard, and durable. The Sunburst Honeylocust is fast growing up to 2 ‘ a year. It is a very fine textured tree with a broad, pyramidal crown, and an excellent lawn tree for filtered shade. This deciduous tree displays clusters of yellow-green, fragrant flowers open in May-June. The leaves are divided into many small, oval leaflets giving a fern-like appearance to the foliage; leaves are normally green, but the 'Sunburst' cultivar has light yellow leaves. This tree is a version of improved thornless, podless varieties. Easy to transplant because it withstands a wide range of conditions. Does best in moist bottomlands or soils with high pH. Prefers full sun. Extremely salt tolerant. ... more info

Texas Whitebud The Texas Whitebud tree, Cercis canadensis, 'Texas Whitebud', has glossy green foliage. Clusters of tiny, white, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear after flowering. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. Dogwoods are true harbingers of spring. Part shade is best in hot climates. Excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas.