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🌱 Gleditschia triacanthos L. — Honey locust, Gleditschia seeds, Melliferous plants

Gleditschia triacanthos L. is a package of 10 fresh seeds, a rare and unique addition to any garden or collection. This deciduous tree belongs to the Fabaceae family and is prized for its medicinal and decorative qualities.

🌿 Botanical Description

Gleditschia triacanthos L. is a large tree that can reach up to 45 meters in height, with branches covered in shiny spines. The leaves are alternate, double-pinnate, and the flowers are small, greenish, in dense axillary racemes. The fruit is a bean, curved-wavy, leathery, and large, up to 40 cm long, with lentil-shaped seeds.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, stratify for 30-60 days, and maintain a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.
• Germination time is 1-3 months, and the seedling should be transplanted in a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Gleditschia triacanthos L. is native to the eastern part of North America and is widely grown in the southern regions of the European part of Russia, particularly in the North Caucasus, Krasnodar Territory, Volga region, and Rostov region.

✨ Interesting Facts

Gleditschia triacanthos L. has been used as a medicinal raw material for centuries, mainly for its mature fruits and young leaves. The fruits are harvested when they acquire a dark color and are easily opened, while the leaves are collected in dry, sunny weather in early spring.

🪴 Propagation

Gleditschia triacanthos L. can be propagated by seeds, root offspring, or grafting.

🌸 Blooming Period

The plant blooms in May-July and bears fruit in October-November.