Description

A popular, fast-growing native tree.  Being a legume, it fixes nitrogen and is related to black locust.  The foot long, leathery seed pods contain a sweet pulp, hence the name.  These pods are used for livestock feed.  Some permaculturists plant these for silvoculture or agroforest purposes, including in between fruit trees.  Has very large thorns. Gleditsia triacanthos

Recommended for Organic Growing

Uses: Reforestation, wildlife, livestock, agroforestry, silvopasture.

Blooms:  Blooms late and avoids frosts.  Begins blooming about 4-5 years from planting.

Disease resistant species.

Native USA Tree.

Plant Size: 1-YR, Approximately 1-2′ Tall bare-root, unsexed seedlings