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Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust

This plant has a dense, upright, oval habit and displays three-lobed foliage which appears in early spring and takes on hues of yellow in the fall.

  • »  Broadly columnar with a narrow, oblong crown
  • »  Pinnate compound leaves are dark green in the summer, yellow in the fall
  • »  Fragrant wisteria-like white flowers
  • »  Flowers are followed by smooth flat purple-brown seed pods
  • »  Dark gray-brown bark is deeply furrowed
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June

10gal
$240.00
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15gal
$264.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:20-25 m
  • Spread:9-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Robinia pseudoacacia

'Almost native' to our area in Ontario.

The flowers are a nectar source for bees and yield a high-quality honey, which is gathered in Europe and North America. The fragrant flowers are also used in perfumery.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Robinia pseudoacacia

A good selection for locations which are susceptible to drought and where other trees will not grow well. Avoid pruning in the spring when the plant may "bleed" when cut.