Robinia pseudo-acacia

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

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