{"product_id":"sunburst-honeylocust","title":"Sunburst Honeylocust","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Golden-Glowing Shade Tree That Lights Up the Yard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunburst Honeylocust (\u003cem\u003eGleditsia triacanthos\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003einermis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suncole') is the standout golden honeylocust — its new growth emerges a brilliant butter-yellow and matures to golden-green, so the whole canopy seems to glow with sunlight all season long. The fine, ferny compound foliage casts light, dappled shade that lawns and perennials happily grow beneath, and as a thornless, essentially podless selection it's clean and well-behaved. Fast-growing, urban-tough, and hardy to zone 4, it shrugs off drought, salt, and poor soil. Whether you're planting a glowing specimen in Edina, a fine-textured lawn tree in Woodbury, or a tough boulevard tree in St. Paul, Sunburst brings bold color and easy elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunburst Honeylocust Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGleditsia triacanthos\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003einermis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suncole' (Sunburst)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunburst Honeylocust, Thornless Honeylocust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–35 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) — needed for the brightest golden color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Drought-tolerant once established; appreciates consistent moisture while young.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — hardy across the metro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, compacted urban soil, drought, and road salt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — fine, ferny compound leaves emerging butter-yellow, maturing golden-green, golden in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThorns \u0026amp; Pods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThornless and essentially podless — clean and low-litter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, dappled — lawns and perennials grow well beneath it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — generally not a preferred browse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunburst Honeylocust Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGolden Specimen Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butter-yellow new growth glowing against golden-green foliage makes Sunburst a true focal point — a single specimen lights up an open lawn or entry in Edina or Plymouth with color that lasts all season, not just a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight-Shade Lawn Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike dense shade trees, honeylocust casts a fine, dappled shade that lets grass and perennials thrive right up to the trunk. That makes Sunburst ideal where you want shade and color without sacrificing the lawn or garden beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough, Clean Urban and Boulevard Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThornless, essentially podless, and tolerant of drought, salt, and compacted soil, Sunburst is a clean, low-litter choice for boulevards and street-side plantings in Minneapolis and St. Paul where conditions are harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Sunburst Honeylocust in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneylocust is deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is excellent — the tree gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e also works well. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Avoid mid-summer planting when heat stress is highest, and never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Sunburst Honeylocust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself. In heavy clay, dig even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — if water pools in the hole, break through clay hardpan or mound-plant slightly to keep roots out of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't create a pure-compost \"container\" in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade. Allow room for the 25–35 foot mature spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches from the trunk, and wrap the young trunk the first winter or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Sunburst Honeylocust in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Sunburst Honeylocust is notably drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Sunburst Honeylocust survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's hardy to about -30°F and well adapted to the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the foliage golden?\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges a vivid butter-yellow and matures to golden-green, so fresh golden tips keep appearing all season — a continuous glow rather than a brief spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it thorny or messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this is a thornless, essentially podless selection, so there are no hazardous thorns and very little litter, unlike the wild honeylocust species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan grass grow under it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its fine, dappled shade is famously lawn-friendly, letting grass and perennials thrive right up to the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough shade tree with brilliant golden fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Hackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bombproof native shade tree for tough sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye Stopper Cork Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, seedless shade tree with striking corky bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Catalpa\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold, fast-growing native shade tree with showy summer flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Sunburst Honeylocust Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunburst is a specimen tree — its golden glow is strongest as a single focal point with 25–30 feet of clearance from buildings and other trees. For a driveway pair or short informal row, space 25–30 feet on center; more than two or three in view can dilute the \"one glowing tree\" effect that makes it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunburst Honeylocust Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafs out late with brilliant butter-yellow new growth — the brightest moment of the year — plus small fragrant flowers that feed bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh gold tips keep emerging over golden-green foliage, so the canopy glows all season while casting lawn-friendly dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole tree turns clear gold; tiny leaflets disappear into the lawn with almost no raking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, open branch structure with no pods to drop — tidy bones against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autumn-gold-ginkgo\"\u003eAutumn Gold Ginkgo\u003c\/a\u003e — doubles down on gold with brilliant fan-shaped fall foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-hackberry\"\u003eCommon Hackberry\u003c\/a\u003e — bombproof native green backdrop that makes the gold pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eye-stopper-cork-tree\"\u003eEye Stopper Cork Tree\u003c\/a\u003e — striking corky bark for winter interest beside Sunburst's clean lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northern-catalpa\"\u003eNorthern Catalpa\u003c\/a\u003e — bold foliage and showy summer flowers for dramatic contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sunburst Honeylocust Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Sunburst in full sun — the gold fades in shade — anywhere you want season-long color on a tough, salt- and drought-tolerant frame that still lets the lawn grow beneath it. It's not a fit if you want deep, dense shade or a formal dark-green look: the canopy is light and the color is loud, and that's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260811465009,"sku":"GT-T2029","price":411.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260811497777,"sku":"GT-T2030","price":452.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260811530545,"sku":"GT-T2031","price":521.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/sunburst-honeylocust.jpg?v=1779426695","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/sunburst-honeylocust","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}