Arnot Bristly Locust – Robinia fertilis Seeds | 480 Seeds | Fast Growing Hardy Pink Flowering Shrub | Erosion Control | Nitrogen Fixing

Arnot Bristly Locust (Robinia fertilis) is a rugged, extremely fast-growing deciduous shrub widely valued for erosion control, land reclamation, and slope stabilization. This vigorous species can reach 8–12 feet tall in just a few years and spreads rapidly by root suckers, forming dense thickets that provide quick woody cover on difficult sites.

In late spring to early summer (May–June), clusters of fragrant sweet pea-like pink to pale purple flowers bloom along the branches, creating an attractive ornamental display. The branches are covered in stiff bristly hairs, and the dark green foliage turns yellow in fall.

Highly adaptable, this shrub tolerates poor sandy soils, salt spray, wind, heat, cold, drought, deer, rabbits, and urban pollution. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it improves soil fertility over time—making it especially useful for restoration and reclamation projects.

⚠️ Due to its aggressive suckering habit, Arnot Bristly Locust is best suited for slopes, erosion-prone areas, naturalized plantings, and large landscapes—not formal residential gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 480 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: 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.