Arnot Bristly Locust – Robinia fertilis Seeds | 960 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, reclamation projects, and large naturalized plantings. 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 vegetative cover.

In late spring to early summer (May–June), fragrant sweet pea-like pink to pale purple flowers appear in showy racemes along the branches. The dark green compound leaves turn yellow in fall, and the stems are covered in distinctive bristly hairs that give the plant its common name.

Exceptionally adaptable, Arnot Bristly Locust tolerates cold, heat, wind, salt, drought, urban pollution, deer, and rabbits. It thrives in sandy or poor soils and improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen—making it especially valuable for restoration and soil improvement projects.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 960 Arnot Bristly Locust seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Robinia fertilis
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
✔️ Secure bulk packaging for safe delivery

🌱 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 to 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.