Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) - Ninja Gardening - Episode 31

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is similar to the Black Locust in the way it was used in the Western United States. There are ...

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🌳 The honey locust tree has larger pods and smaller leaves compared to the black locust.

🌿 The honey locust tree is a thornless variety, unlike most black locusts.

🥜 The honey locust pods provide more fodder for animals to eat compared to the black locust pods.

🦕 The honey locust tree is an anachronistic plant, as the animals that used to disperse its pods (like giant ground sloths or mastodons) are now extinct.

🍯 Inside the honey locust pods, there is a sticky substance that tastes like honey.

🌱 The honey locust tree is important for soil stabilization and nitrogen fixing.

💪 Like the black locust, the honey locust helps save the west by assisting in soil recovery from bad agricultural practices.

Timestamped Summary

00:17 The honey locust tree is shown with larger pods but smaller leaves compared to the black locust.

01:00 The honey locust pod is much larger than the black locust pod.

01:29 The honey locust is usually thorny, but the tree shown appears to be a thornless variety.

01:57 The honey locust tree provides fodder for animals to eat.

02:23 The animals that would have dispersed the honey locust pods are extinct, so the seeds now rely on man or smaller introduced animals for dispersal.

03:03 When the honey locust pods turn black, they have a sticky substance inside that tastes like honey.

03:48 The honey locust's main uses are soil stabilization and nitrogen fixing, rather than being a significant source of honey.

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Q&A

What is the difference between a honey locust tree and a black locust tree?

The honey locust tree has smaller leaves and larger seed pods compared to the black locust tree.

Does the honey locust tree have thorns?

Not all honey locust trees have thorns. Some varieties are thornless.

What animals disperse the seeds of the honey locust tree?

The honey locust tree used to rely on extinct animals like giant ground sloths or mastodons to disperse its seeds. Now, it relies on smaller, introduced animals or human intervention.

What is the sticky substance inside the seed pods of the honey locust tree?

Inside the seed pods of the honey locust tree, there is a sticky substance that tastes like honey.

What are the main uses of the honey locust tree?

The honey locust tree is primarily used for soil stabilization, nitrogen fixing, and provides fodder for animals. It is also known to withstand droughts and help the ground recover from bad agricultural practices.