Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

tree has become naturalized

Naturalized

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Robinia pseudoacacia

Common English name: Black locust

Other names: false acacia

French name: Robinier faux-acacia

Habitat

No information available

Other notes

This species is listed in our Tree Killers resource. Learn more here.

Hardiness zone(s)

2a

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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