Robinia pseudoacacia

Long lasting lumber-used for fence posts.

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Common Name black locust
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single
Bark Spiney
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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