True Root Nursery
Potted Honey Locust Seedling
Potted Honey Locust Seedling
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Gleditsia triacanthos
History: Honey Locust is native to the central United States where it has been used by indigenous peoples as a source of food and medicine. Its name is derived from the pulp inside the pea pods which is quite sweet and crisp. It has been commonly planted as a landscape tree in many places around the world due to its ability to survive many conditions too harsh for other trees. Unfortunately, Honey Locust's tenacious nature has caused it to become invasive in some places.
Why We Grow It: Reaching 30 meters tall, this native nitrogen fixing tree benefits many including bees, wildlife, and even humans: we can use the sweet (honey flavoured) pulp inside their pods in baking, tea or for brewing beer. Honey Locusts grow impressive thorns, 3-10 cm long which can be used for pins or nails in a pinch and the durable, rot-resistant wood has a variety of uses.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Baking, tea
Fruit Size:
Storage:
Harvest: September - Mid
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4
Soil Preference: Prefers loam but adaptable to other kinds of soil
Flowering Time: Spring - Late
Bloom Colour: Greenish
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Tree reaches 20-30m tall, vigorous, have thorns, flowers May to June
Shipping vs. Pick Up
Shipping vs. Pick Up
CLICK HERE to see how shipping compares to pick up.
Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of trees across Canada (except BC due to CFIA regulations). We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courrier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.
Pick-up: We also have thousands of trees picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc. We really appreciate if you can make an appointment to pick up, then we can be as organized as possible during our busy season.
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
15-30cm
30cm+
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