30 Seeds Black Locust Tree Robinia pseudoacacia Fast Growing Hardy Shade Tree Nitrogen Fixing

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its compound green leaves, fragrant white spring flowers, and rugged, dependable presence in the landscape. It establishes quickly and can reach impressive heights, making it a striking choice for larger properties, windbreaks, and naturalized areas where a tough, adaptable tree is desired.

The graceful foliage casts light shade, while the pea-like blossom clusters add seasonal interest and are visited by pollinators. The wood is dense and durable, and the tree is often used in reclamation and erosion-control plantings. Grow it as a specimen, in rows, or as part of a mixed planting where its rapid growth and nitrogen-fixing root system benefit the surrounding soil.
Species: Robinia pseudoacacia
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor and dry soils
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Scarify seed and soak in warm water 24 hours before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Fast grower with fragrant spring blooms and durable wood