Robinia pseudoacacia
Long lasting lumber-used for fence posts.
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 |