Black Locust. A broad columnar tree with attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of fragrant white flowers in early and mid-summer. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Robinia pseudoacacia
A broad columnar tree with attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of fragrant white flowers in early and mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Robinia |
|---|---|
| Species | pseudoacacia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black Locust |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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