Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known in its native territory as black locust, [3] is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family Fabaceae.

Robinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, tribe Robinieae, native to North America. Commonly known as locusts, [2] they are deciduous trees and shrubs growing 4–25 metres (13–82 ft) tall. The leaves are pinnate with 7–21 oval leaflets. The flowers are white or pink, in usually pendulous racemes. Many species have ...

‘Purple Robe’ is a medium sized, suckering, deciduous tree that typically grows to 30-40’ tall with an oval-upright habit. It is noted for its attractive compound leaves and pendant racemes of violet purple pea-like flowers. It is advertised as thornless, but plants with thorns are found in …

In spring and early summer, fragrant, pea-like white flowers, borne in 5-inch long hanging clusters, mature. The tree produces a 2 to 4-inch flattened legume which contains 4 to 8 red-brown seeds.

Robinia hispida, known as the bristly locust, [3] rose-acacia, or moss locust, is a shrub in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, [4] and it is present in other areas, including other regions of …

The Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing, medium-sized deciduous tree known for its fragrant white flowers, nitrogen-fixing abilities, and adaptability to various soil conditions. It is commonly used for erosion control, windbreaks, and reforestation.

Robinia are a small genus of North American trees and shrubs. Their name commemorates Jean Robin, herbalist to Henry IV of France (d. 1629). They are amongst the most ornamental of all hardy trees both in leaf and in flower.

Robinia pseudoacacia is a tree that is not native to California. Toxicity: Do not eat the stem, seed or leaf of this plant. ResearchGate - Michaela Vítková et al.: Black locust ... beloved and despised: A story of an invasive tree in Central Europe.

Aug 17, 2023 · General: Black locust is short lived (50 – 75 yrs.) tree. It has a shallow, aggressive root system which is capable of nitrogen fixation. It is a hardwood tree that is fast growing (2 – 3 feet annually). The deeply furrowed bark is dark reddish-brown to black.

Fruit a pod, linear, flat. Native to North America and Mexico. Robinia: after Jean Robin, herbalist to Henry IV of France.