black locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
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A fast-growing deciduous tree with delicate, fragrant white flower clusters appearing in late spring. Highly adaptable and drought-tolerant once established, though it can spread aggressively through root suckers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fast-growing deciduous tree with delicate, fragrant white flower clusters appearing in late spring. Highly adaptable and drought-tolerant once established, though it can spread aggressively through root suckers.
Climate Match for your location
See how well black locust grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
