Black locust
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Common name
Black locust
Botanical name
Robinia pseudoacacia
Family
Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Details
Fast growing thorny tree with ground durable timber.
All parts of the plant (except the flowers) and especially the bark, should be considered to be toxic. The toxins are destroyed by heat.
All parts of the plant (except the flowers) and especially the bark, should be considered to be toxic. The toxins are destroyed by heat.
Diameter
15.00
Forest layer
canopy
Height (m)
25
Flowers
White
Drought tolerance
Jugulone tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Wind tolerance
Moderate