Amorpha fruticosa

River Locust

Provides food and cover for wildlife; source of food for bees.

General Product Information

• Species:

  River Locust

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Multi-stemmed; seeds mature in the fall and winter.

• Habitat:

  Alluvial soils along streams, rivers, other moist areas.

• Bloom Period:

  May to June

• Flower Color:

  Purple

• Typical Height:

  16.3 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  24 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 8.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACW

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  77,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.19 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy