Water Locust
Gleditsia aquatica
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: gleditsia
Plant ID (slug): gleditsia-aquatica
Numeric ID: 25312
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gleditsia aquatica is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from October to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Distribution
South-eastern N. America - N. Carolina to Florida, west to Texas, Indiana and Arkansas.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gleditsia aquatica Water Locust