Arnot Bristly Locust – Robinia fertilis Seeds | 240 Seeds | Fast Growing Hardy Pink Flowering Shrub | Erosion Control | Nitrogen Fixing

Arnot Bristly Locust (Robinia fertilis) is an extremely hardy, very fast-growing deciduous shrub ideal for erosion control, slope stabilization, and large naturalized areas. Reaching 8–12 feet tall within just a few years, this vigorous shrub spreads by root suckers to quickly form dense, stabilizing thickets.

In May and June, fragrant sweet pea-like pink to pale purple flowers bloom in showy racemes, adding ornamental value to this rugged landscape plant. The branches are covered with stiff bristly hairs, and the dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn.

Highly adaptable, Arnot Bristly Locust tolerates poor sandy soils, salt, wind, heat, cold, drought, deer, rabbits, and urban pollution. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility over time—making it especially useful for reclamation and restoration projects.

⚠️ Because of its aggressive suckering habit, this shrub is best suited for slopes, erosion-prone sites, and large open landscapes rather than formal residential gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Arnot Bristly Locust seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Robinia fertilis
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
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🌱 Growing Information
Common Name: Arnot Bristly Locust
Botanical Name: Robinia fertilis
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 6–12 feet
Spread: 6–10 feet (spreads by suckers)
Bloom Time: May–June
Bloom Color: Pink to pale purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained; highly tolerant of poor soils
Water: Medium; drought tolerant once established
USDA Zones: 5–10

🌾 Seed Germination Instructions

1. Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds.

2. Soak for 24 hours.

3. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep soil moist but not wet until germination.