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Gleditsia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese locust tree, is a deciduous tree native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, East Himalaya, Japan, Korea, and Manchuria. Gleditsia japonica (Latin: Gleditsia japonica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gleditsia japonica is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gleditsia japonica is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, JAP, and KOR. Gleditsia japonica thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Gleditsia japonica grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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