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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: China, China (Yunnan, Sichuan)

Native

Introduced

Gleditsia delavayiGleditsia delavayi

Delavay's Locust

In Stock: 2.021 lb (Total:2.021lb)

Gleditsia delavayi

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,731

Quantity:

2.02 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832167

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: China, China (Yunnan, Sichuan)

Native

Introduced

Introducing Gleditsia delavayi, also known as Delavay's Locust, a captivating botanical species renowned for its distinctive characteristics and versatile uses. Native to the majestic mountain slopes, forests, and village outskirts of Yunnan and Guizhou, China, this plant thrives at elevations ranging from 3,900 to 8,200 feet. Its elegant female flowers, measuring 0.25-0.35 inches in diameter, give way to impressive leguminous pods that can reach up to 22 inches in length, with a smooth, glabrous surface. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Gleditsia delavayi holds cultural significance as the seeds’ perisperm is traditionally transformed into a delightful banquet sweet. This sweet treat is celebrated for its transparent appearance, smooth taste, and beneficial low-fat, high-carbohydrate content, making it a preferred delicacy. Although not commonly cultivated, Gleditsia delavayi can be a unique addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic beauty and a touch of cultural heritage. Explore the allure of Delavay's Locust and enrich your botanical collection with this extraordinary species.