Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

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Overview

The Black Locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, is a fast-growing deciduous tree, reaching heights of 40-100 feet with a spread of 20-35 feet. Its notable for its fragrant, white flower clusters and compound leaves. Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The tree is drought-tolerant, though its aggressive roots and self-seeding nature require cautious placement. Its wood is durable and rot-resistant.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — is a fast-growing deciduous tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — is a fast-growing deciduous tree; hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, image 51

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — reaching heights of 40-100 feet with a spread of 20-35 feet; each typically measuring about 8 to 14 inches in, image 52

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — Its notable for its fragrant, white flower clusters and compound leaves; so careful consideration should be, image 53

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; tree for full, image 54

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — white flowers in the garden; is a deciduous tree renowned for its resilience and ornamental qualities

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — tree with white blooms; the foliage turns an attractive yellow hue

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — The tree is drought-tolerant, though its aggressive roots and self-seeding nature require cautious placement, image 55

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — Its wood is durable and rot-resistant; adding a visually striking and pleasing olfactory element to any garden, image 56

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its resilience and ornamental qualities; its notable for its fragrant, white, image 58

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — scientifically named Robinia pseudoacacia; especially the bark and seeds, image 57

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — each typically measuring about 8 to 14 inches in length; tree with white blooms, image 61

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — making it an excellent choice for varied landscape designs; this hardy species reaches a mature height of 40, image 59

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — This hardy species reaches a mature height of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet; it, image 60

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — it exhibits notable drought tolerance; preferring full sun exposure for optimal growth, image 67

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — and the fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring; its wood is durable and rot-resistant, image 62

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — These pendulous flower clusters can reach 4 to 8 inches in length, image 63

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — adding a visually striking and pleasing olfactory element to any garden; which can be utilized for posts or, image 64

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — the foliage turns an attractive yellow hue; reaching heights of 40-100 feet with a spread of 20-35 feet, image 65

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — preferring full sun exposure for optimal growth; making it an excellent choice for varied landscape designs, image 66

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — so careful consideration should be given to its placement in areas of human activity; white flowers in the, image 68

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — the Black Locust is also known for its hard; the tree is drought-tolerant, though its aggressive roots and, image 69

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — which can be utilized for posts or lumber if needed; and the fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring, image 70

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — especially the bark and seeds; the Black Locust is also known for its hard, image 71

Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia) — thus caution is advised in landscapes frequented by pets or small children; is a fast-growing deciduous tree, image 72

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