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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
15gal
$264.00
20gal
$345.00
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Spr-Sum |
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.