Chinese Honeylocust – Gleditsia sinensis 10 Seeds | Fast-Growing Ornamental Tree | Medicinal & Cultural Plant | Drought Tolerant
$9.99
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Grow a unique and culturally significant tree with Chinese Honeylocust (Gleditsia sinensis), also known as the Soap Bean Tree. This hardy deciduous tree is valued for its graceful form, thorny branches, fragrant flowers, and long seed pods, as well as its traditional uses in East Asian herbal medicine and natural soaps.
Chinese Honeylocust thrives in full sun landscapes, large gardens, agroforestry plantings, and ornamental tree settings. It is tolerant of heat, drought, poor soils, and urban conditions, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice. In spring, the tree produces clusters of pale yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators.
You will receive:
✔️ 10 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
⚠️ Note: This species develops strong thorns. Plant thoughtfully and allow adequate space.
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Chinese Honeylocust, Soap Bean Tree
Botanical Name: Gleditsia sinensis
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to poor soils
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pale yellow-green
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9
Cold Stratification: Not required (scarification recommended)
Seeds benefit from scarification to improve germination. Soak seeds in hot (not boiling) water for several hours or nick the seed coat before sowing. Seeds germinate best in warm soil and establish quickly once sprouted.
Chinese Honeylocust – Gleditsia sinensis 10 Seeds | Fast-Growing Ornamental Tree | Medicinal & Cultural Plant | Drought Tolerant
$9.99