Gleditsia japonica
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: gleditsia
Plant ID (slug): gleditsia-japonica
Numeric ID: 25314
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gleditsia japonica is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. The seed is roasted, dehusked, soaked until soft then boiled and eaten with sugar[179]. The seed contains 22.4% protein and 2.8% fat[218]. Young leaves - cooked[105]. A famine food used when all else fails[177].
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive Astringent Expectorant Haemostatic Skin VD Antitussive, astringent, expectorant, haemostatic, skin[174]. Treats syphilitic skin diseases[174].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gleditsia japonica