Robinia pseudo-acacia

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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