Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
The honey locust is a deciduous tree native to central North America, known for its adaptability and fast growth. It can reach heights of 20–30 meters (65–100 feet) and lives up to 125 years. The leaves are pinnately compound, turning yellow in autumn. The tree produces strongly scented flowers in late spring and flat pods containing edible seeds with a sweet pulp. It is often recognized by its thorns, which can be up to 20 centimeters long.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Gleditsia
The honey locust contains various phytochemicals, including polyphenols, triterpenes, sterols, and saponins. These compounds have been studied for their potential biological activities.
The sweet pulp of the honey locust pods is edible and has been used for food and traditional medicine by Native American people. The wood is high-quality, durable, and used for furniture, posts, and rails due to its dense, rot-resistant nature. The tree is also known for its ability to fix nitrogen, although this is disputed.
Late spring
20–30 meters (65–100 feet)
Greenish-yellow to greenish-white
Moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in humid or subhumid climates. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but intolerant of shade.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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