Honeylocust, Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos

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Botanical Name:

Gleditsia triacanthos

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Gleditsia

Species:

triacanthos

Common Name:

Honeylocust, Honey Locust

Seeds Per Pound:
2,329
Quantity:
108.4 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
15
Germination:
77%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
98%
Height:
60-100 feet
Collection Locale:
Hungary
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4


In Stock: 108.4 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required.
In a Nutshell:
* Honey locusts can reach a height of 20–30 m (66–100 ft), with fast growth, and are relatively short-lived; about 120 years, some living up to 150. more...
* A good city tree that withstands harsh conditions, delicate bright green compound leaves cast a light shade, has substantial thorns and produces large pods, easy to transplant, parent of many good street trees, needs full sun, grows quickly, salt tolerant, native from Pennsylvania to Texas.
* The pods have been made into a tea for the treatment of indigestion, measles, catarrh etc. The juiceof the pods is antiseptic. The pods have been seen as a good antidote for children's complaints.
* Current research is examining the leaves as a potential source of anticancer compounds.
* The seeds have been roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Seedpods - the pulp is sweet and can be eaten raw or made into sugar. The render young seedpods can be cooked and eaten. more...