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Gleditsia triacanthos v. inermis
Fully thornless variety (or tendency to fewer thorns – note that as with any seed grown plant there can be variations) of this great shade and fodder tree from the pea and bean family. Deciduous, growing up to 20m. Slightly frost tender when young then very hardy. Sources conflict as to whether the tree fixes nitrogen or not. Thrives in hot dry locations, is tolerant of drought and atmospheric pollution. The seeds are valuable fodder for stock and chickens, but are also edible for humans. They can be used raw or cooked and can contain up to 30% sugar, tasting like raw peas. They have also been roasted and used as a coffee substitute. The whole young seed pods can be eaten raw when they are still tender and the pulp inside the seedpods is said to be sweet and can be eaten raw or made into sugar or fermented into beer.
Honey Locust also has medicinal uses – the pods have been made into a tea for the treatment of indigestion, measles and catarrh amongst other things. The juice of the pods is antiseptic. Current research is examining the leaves as a potential source of anticancer compounds. The wood of the tree is strong, coarse-grained and ground durable.
PB5. Approx 40 -50cm. Certified organic plant.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
