Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust

Provides nitrogen and cover for successive vegetation; good honey producer.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Black Locust

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Erosion Control & Revegetation, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Single-stemmed; spreads from root sprouts.

• Habitat:

  Reclamation sites, floodplains, thickets, fencerows; develops quickly in poor soils.

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Summer

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  97.5 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  36 in

• pH:

  4.6 – 8.2

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  UPL

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  High

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  24,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.21 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy