Common Name Black Locust
Latin Name Robinia pseudoacacia
Current Height & Cost 8ft - $160 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 40ft Spread - 20ft
Space Requirements at least 10 feet from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees
Form upright, spreading
Growth Rate 2-3 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant Yes
Drought Resistant Yes
Moisture Tolerant Yes
Light Required full sun
Fall Colour yellow
Special Features tolerant of most soils as it fixes its own nitrogen
Wildlife spring flowers attract honeybees and butterflies
Tree Tips performs well on dry, sterile and sandy soils