Plant Details

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

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General Information

Scientific name: Gleditsia triacanthos
Also known as: Honey Locust

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 15.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Seed capsule, Coffee, Sap, Sweetener
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Gum, Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked and can contain up to 30% sugar. Young seeds taste similar to raw peas. In maritime regions, they may not thrive because the tree prefers long, hot summers. The oval seeds are about 8 mm long and contain 10.6-24.1% protein, 0.8-4.3% fat, 84.7% carbohydrates, 21.1% fiber, 4% ash, as well as 280 mg of calcium and 320 mg of phosphorus per 100 g. These seeds are roasted and used as a coffee substitute. The seed pods have flesh that is sweet and can be eaten raw or processed into sugar. Young seed pods can be cooked and eaten, while the pulp in older pods can be bitter. The seed pods can be up to 40 cm long and 4 cm wide. A sweet, pleasant drink can be made from the seed pods, and the pulp of the seed is used to make beverages.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 31/01

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown