Gleditsia japonica Miq.
Fully-hardy, formidably armed tree with flattened thorns to 8cm long, pinnate leaves, and fruits to 30cm long, often twisted at maturity. To 20m. [RHSD, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1774. [JD]. Don.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.519/1843].
Notes
Other possibilities are Gleditsia sinensis Lam., which see, and Gleditsia triacanthos L., which also see.
A number of species of Gleditsia have been used for hedging and fencing and this is the most likely reason for the introduction of all species. See also Gleditsia triacanthos L.
Published Dec 21, 2009 - 04:39 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2010 - 12:10 PM
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | China, Japan |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Horrid thorn |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Gleditschia horrida - Horrid Thorn |
| Confidence level | medium |