Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia · Tree
Black Locust is a fast-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 30–50 ft × 20–35 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and butterflies and stands up well to drought and poor soil.
- USDA zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Mature size
- 30–50 ft × 20–35 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom color
- White
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Attracts
- Pollinators, Butterflies
- Tough against
- Drought, Poor soil
- Native to
- Eastern North America
Will it survive your winters?
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