Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia 100 Seeds | Fast Growing Hardy Tree Fragrant White Blooms | Nitrogen Fixing | Tough & Drought Tolerant

Grow your own Black Locust from seed with this pack of 100 high-quality seeds. Robinia pseudoacacia is a fast-growing, extremely adaptable deciduous tree known for its fragrant white flowers, resilience, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.

In late spring, trees produce dense clusters of wisteria-like white flowers in long, pendant racemes. The blooms are intensely fragrant and highly attractive to bees, producing premium honey. After flowering, smooth purple-brown seed pods develop and remain on the tree.

Black Locust creates beautiful dappled shade and grows in virtually any soil, including sandy, rocky, or poor soils. It is highly drought tolerant, cold hardy, heat tolerant, and performs well in urban environments. As a nitrogen-fixing tree, it improves soil health naturally. Ideal for windbreaks, shade, timber, erosion control, difficult sites, and even bonsai.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Black Locust seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Locust
Botanical Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Average, dry to medium, well-drained; tolerates poor soils
Watering: Dry to medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Spread: 20–35 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Drought Tolerance: High

💡 Care Tip: Seeds have a thick, hard coat and require scarification. Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hours. Repeat for seeds that do not swell. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil. Avoid pruning in spring, as trees may bleed sap.