Foliage
Bark
Flower
Fruit
Form
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Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Robinia |
| Species | pseudoacacia |
| Common Name | blacklocust |
| iTree Code | ROPS |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: medium with narrow crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 50 feet |
| Spread | 35 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | board-oval leaflets (9-17) with smooth edges, light green; leaflets thin | Leaf Type
 |
Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | gray/brown furrowed, with rope-like ridges, may appears orange under the ridge | ||
| Bud | Small, red or rusty colored. | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | Alternate branching gives a zig-zag look, spiny, paired stipular spines at nodes, | ||
| Flower | white flowers, very fragrant, perfect (May-June) | ||
| Fruit | brown seed pod (a legume) 2-4" long | ||
| Fall Color | slight yellow-green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3a | Min | 4.5 | Soil | High |
| Max | 8a | Max | 8.1 | Spray | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | High | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States |