Also known as thorny locust, and thorny honeylocust. Perennial in USDA zones 4-8.
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| Habit/Size | up to 65 feet tall |
| Germination | scarify (hot water, acid) before sowing 1/2 in. deep in spring. |
| Requirements | Tolerates most soil types and pH levels. Prefers moist soil and full sun, but can grow in partial shade. Medium water needs. Can tolerate pollution, and saline soils. |
| Zones | USDA zones 4-8 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous tree |
| Harvest | Young seeds and seedpods are very sweet and can be eaten raw, cooked, or used to make a sweetener. Roasted seeds can be used as a coffee substitute. A refreshing drink can be made from the pods and pulp. |
| Uses | edible (seeds, seedpods)*, medicinal (anaesthetic, antiseptic, cancer reasearch, digestive aid)*, utility (gum, tannin, wood) |
| Notes | Gleditsia triacanthos inermis contains potentially toxic componds. |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Gleditsia triacanthos inermis is pollinated by insects and is hermaphrodite. |
| Seed Storage | Store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F). |
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