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Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Photo by Endia Howard
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Field Notes

Description:

This large tree is also called False Acacia or Yellow Locust. It produces very fragrant clusters of white, edible flowers during a short (about 10 days) blooming period in the spring. It is considered a major flower for honey bees to visit.

"Black Locust." Leafsnap. Columbia University, University of Maryland, Smithsonian Institution, 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2015.

Habitat:

Habitat: Dry to moist soils, especially those derived from limestone, on roadsides and disturbed sites, woodlands old fields.
Growth Habit: Deciduous medium-sized tree growing up to 24 m. Trunk is straight with irregular branching. Forms thickets.
Bloom Time: Spring.
Longevity: Short-lived, usually less than 100 years.
Presence in US: AL AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY

"Black Locust." Leafsnap. Columbia University, University of Maryland, Smithsonian Institution, 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2015.

Notes:

https://youtu.be/d_zOx2x0-WM

Reference Links:

Images of the Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) | Leafsnap: An Electronic Fie…

Species ID Suggestions

Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

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Black Locust

Robina Pseudoacacia

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Black Locust

Robina Pseudoacacia

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Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

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Black Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia

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Comments (4)
discovery62
This large tree is also called False Acacia or Yellow Locust.. It produces very fragrant clusters of white, edible flowers .During a short about 10 days blooming period in the spring it is considered a major flower for honey bees to visit. It is dry to moist soils, especially those derived from limestone, on roadsides and disturbed sites.
discovery63
This large tree is also called the Yellow Locust it is introduced to Canada. This tree has fragrant,edible,and have white flowers it's flowers bloom during a period of time in Spring.In the eastern U.S. it is known as a major bee's also loves the honey from the Black Locust flowers.
discovery68
The Black Locust tree can grow to 40-100 feet tall. The bark looks rough in person The bark is dark brown. The leaves are dark green in color. The leaves are oval shaped.The Black Locust tree is used for making hardwood.
discovery69
The Black Locus tree can grow up to be 40 to 100 feet tall. The bark is very rough. The bark has deep furrows. The leaves are dark green. The leaves are compound. The leaves are oval-shaped. The Black Locus tree is mostly used for making hardwood.

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