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| Identification |
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Genus
Robinia
Species
pseudoacacia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black locust
honey locust
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S13917
Data source
Allergy p262;BtrflyCa p197;Frgnt p129;Xeri p305;Xeri p302;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
75'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Robinia pseudoacacia is a host plant for the Silver-spotted skipper butterfly. Honey locust (also known as black locust) has flowers that are strongly perfume scented. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Epargyreus clarus (Silver-spotted skipper butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Jun 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season is typically the month of June.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
scents the countryside
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Robinia pseudoacacia occurs throughout Ohio and Mississippi river basin.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Robinia pseudoacacia is a woody perennial. Honey locust (locally known in some parts as black locust) is deciduous in nature.
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