Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) 10 seeds (#220)

Description Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia Triacanthos Inermis) 10 seeds (#220)

Honeylocust thornless form (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) is a deciduous ornamental tree native to North America. It is appreciated for its soft, open crown structure that provides pleasant dappled shade and for its glossy green leaves turning golden to orange in autumn. This thornless variety is safe and well suited for gardens and public spaces.
PLANT APPEARANCE
The tree typically reaches 10–20 meters. The crown is spreading and airy. Leaves are compound with many small leaflets, bright and glossy. Small greenish flowers appear in late spring. The tree forms decorative curved pods that may remain on branches into winter.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Location: Prefers full sun.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates poorer conditions.
Moisture: Drought tolerant, though young plants benefit from watering in hot periods.
CARE
Water young plants during drought. Mulch the roots to retain moisture. Prune only to maintain shape or remove damaged branches. Mature trees require minimal care.
INTERESTING FACT
The sweet pulp found inside the pods has historically been used as a natural sweetener.

Genus - Gleditsia
Species - Triacanthos
Variety - Inermis
Common name - Thornless Honeylocust
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 30-60' / 10-20 m
Spread - 15-25' / 5-8 m
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Loam, well drained
Water requirements - Average
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bloom season - Late Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Light Green / Yellow Green

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Seeds need to be scarified before the sowing. To do that, pour hot (not boiling!) water +70-+80C (160-180F) over them. Let soak for 24 hours.
Swollen seeds are ready to be sown immediately.
Only swollen seeds are ready to be sown. If seeds remain not swollen, repeat the hot water treatment until it will.
After scarification sow in trays of good quality compost 10-12 mm (1") deep.
Germination time - around 4 weeks at +15-+20C (60-70F).