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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Robinia pseudoacacia L.
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Black Locust
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Fabaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Fast growing, shape is narrow when young, becoming irregular with age
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to soil, drought tolerant.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade tree, best used in areas where other trees don't survive.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Suckers and thorns pose siting problems. Borers are problematic.
NATIVE RANGE:
East-central United States, Arkansas native plant.
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Frisia'-bright yellow foliage.
'Purple Robe'- planted at the Mall Avenue Wal-Mart, pink-purple flowers in spring.
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