Arnot Bristly Locust – Robinia fertilis Seeds | 60 Seeds | Fast Growing Hardy Pink Flowering Shrub | Erosion Control | Nitrogen Fixing

Arnot Bristly Locust (Robinia fertilis) is an extremely hardy, fast-growing deciduous shrub ideal for erosion control, slope stabilization, and difficult sites. This vigorous shrub can reach 8–12 feet tall in just a few years and spreads readily by root suckers, forming dense thickets that provide rapid ground coverage.

In late spring (May–June), fragrant sweet pea-like pink to pale purple flowers bloom in showy racemes, adding ornamental value to this tough landscape performer. The branches are covered with distinctive bristly hairs, and foliage turns yellow in fall.

Highly adaptable, Arnot Bristly Locust tolerates cold, heat, wind, salt, drought, urban pollution, deer, and rabbits. It thrives in poor or sandy soils and fixes nitrogen, improving soil fertility over time.

⚠️ Due to its aggressive suckering habit, this shrub is best suited for slopes, naturalized areas, reclamation sites, and large open spaces—not formal garden settings.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 Arnot Bristly Locust seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Robinia fertilis
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌱 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 adaptable
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 (not wet) until germination.