Robinia pseudoacacia
Black Locust
Flower Color
Description
A fast-growing, spreading tree to 25m tall with deeply furrowed rough bark and spines formed from stipules on twigs and suckers. The dark green leaves comprise 5-11 pairs of oval leaflets. Dense, drooping clusters of slightly scented white flowers, each 15-20mm long and with a yellow blotch at the base of the standard petal, are borne in late spring and summer and are followed in autumn by hairless, linear to oblong pods containing 4-10 seeds
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGenerally pest-freeWildlife gardensArchitecturalLow Maintenance
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Perimeter 14-16cmP134010V0000P01420 | C: 14-16cm | €275.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.