Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ is a variety of deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, known for its decorative and bright foliage. It is a cultivar selected for the vibrant yellow-green color of its young leaves, which creates a very decorative effect, especially in spring and early summer.

The tree has a spreading habit, with a light and airy canopy that allows good light passage. It reaches a height of about 8-12 meters and a similar width, making it suitable both as a standalone ornamental tree and for rows along avenues or parks.

The leaves are compound, pinnate, with multiple small ovate leaflets that are bright yellow when they emerge, later turning light green during the summer, still maintaining a luminous tone that brightens the surrounding environment.

In summer, it produces small, inconspicuous green-yellow flowers, followed by hanging seed pods typical of the Gleditsia species, which add interest through to the autumn.

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ is a thornless cultivar, unlike the species type, which is characterized by strong thorns along the trunk and main branches, making it more suitable for use in public spaces and residential gardens.

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