Black locust

Black locust

Black locust

Common name   Black locust
Botanical name   Robinia pseudoacacia
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.
Family   Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Flowers   White
Diameter   15.00
Height (m)   25
Drought tolerance  
Jugulone tolerance  
Nitrogen fixer  
Seeds / nuts / tubers  
Shade / Sun   Full sun
Wind tolerance   Moderate

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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,

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Walnut

Walnut

Details   Moderately fast growing nut tree producing large edible nuts in a two part shell. Trees excrete jugulone that inhibits plant growth of most other species.
Common name   Walnut, English walnut, Persian Walnut,
Botanical name   Juglans regia
Family   Juglandaceae
Height (m)   20
Seeds / nuts / tubers  
Wind tolerance   Moderate
Shade / Sun   Full sun - part shade