Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing flowering 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, 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