Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
❄️ Zone 3-8☀️ full sun💧 moist, well-drained
Price range: $25.00 through $40.00
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a deciduous tree with fragrant, white flowers and feathery foliage. It’s a popular choice for landscaping due to its rapid growth, hardiness, and ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions. Black Locusts can be used as shade trees, specimen trees, or for creating windbreaks or privacy screens.
It produces white, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring which are an important source of food for honeybees. Their deep root systems help to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. While their wood is durable and resistant to decay, it can be invasive in some regions.
Plant Specifications
pH Preference
4.5-8
Growth Rate
more than 2' per year
Mature Height
30-50'
Mature Width
20-30'
Spacing
5-10'
Native Range / Origin
All Of U.s.
Delivery Information
Orders are prepped for shipping now — specify a later date at checkout if needed.
Plants are burlapped and shipped in their soil
Ships via UPS Ground
Flat rate per order · 3–5 business days
$20
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