Botanical Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Common Name: Black Locust Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large upright oval tree with sparse open branch structure and an aggressive root system – tends to sucker heavily Height 75' Spread 30' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil tolerates any soil Hardiness hardy (all zones), does best where seasons are distinct Morphology: Leaves evenly pinnately compound, to 9 pairs elliptic leaflets, soft – medium green on thorny branches Flowers spring, white, fragrant in hanging clusters Fruit brown pods to 4" long – persistent Propagation: seed Usage: roadside tree, park tree, very large lawn tree – good in difficult soils & situations; frequently too large and aggressive for home landscapes Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant when established Fertilizing none Pruning needs thinning to prevent wind damage; remove suckers Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Eastern United States Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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