Black locust

Black locust

Black locust

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.
Diameter   15.00
Height (m)   25
Flowers   White
Drought tolerance  
Jugulone tolerance  
Nitrogen fixer  
Seeds / nuts / tubers  
Shade / Sun   Full sun
Wind tolerance   Moderate