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Thornless Honey Locust
Botanical name
Gleditsia triacanthos f.inermis
Family
Thornless Honey Locust
Details
A very elegant spreading tree with bright green fern-like leaves. Excellent shade and autumn colour tree. Fixes nitrogen and the edible seed pods are valued for stock fodder. Thrives in the heat and dry. Thornless. Deciduous. Hardy.
Forest layer
canopy
Diameter
11.00
Height (m)
20
Drought tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Related
Thornless Honey Locust Seed
Botanical name
Gleditsia triacanthos f.inermis
Details
Excellent shade and autumn colour tree.
Produces very large pods with sticky sweet pulp, valued for stock fodder.
Thrives in the heat and dry.
Drought tolerance
Jugulone tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Price
$4.90
20 seeds
Related
Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,