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Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family. Another common name is false acacia, a literal translation of the specific name.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

⚠ Safety

Bark, leaves and seeds are toxic. Only the flowers are edible (cooked).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Low
Mature height
15 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 4–8
Layers
canopy

Functional roles

n-fixerfodderinsectarywindbreak

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

seedsuckerseasy

When: Sow scarified seed spring

Fast nitrogen-fixing timber tree; rot-resistant poles. Suckers freely, so site with care.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.