Water Locust
Scientific Name: Gleditsia aquatica Marshall
Synonyms: Gleditsia monosperma Walter
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Gleditsia L./ Gleditsia aquatica Marshall
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | GLAQ |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | GLAQ |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Water Locust.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 207 |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 68 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 16 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Slight |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | Low |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 60 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 40.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Seed per Pound | 3000 |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Winter |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | High |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | Yes |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
