Robinia pseudo-acacia

compound leaves, drooping raceme of white flowers
Photo Credit: 
Steven Daniel

Used for lumber. Spreads into clonal colonies.Fragrant, edible, showy flowers, light shade. Not to be introduced to natural areas in NY State.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
black locust
Type: 
Non-Native
Shrubs, Trees
Native Region: 
SE US
mid-Atlantic
Invasive Level: 
Level 2
Status: 
Prohibited/Regulated in NY State
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Can be weedy

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