Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia 30 Seeds | Fast Growing Hardy Shade Tree Fragrant White Blooms | Nitrogen Fixing | Drought & Cold Tolerant

Grow a tough, fast-growing shade tree with this pack of 30 Black Locust seeds. Robinia pseudoacacia is a highly adaptable deciduous tree known for its fragrant spring flowers, rapid growth, and ability to thrive in poor soils.

In late spring, the tree produces stunning 4–8 inch long clusters of white, wisteria-like flowers that fill the air with sweet fragrance and attract bees. The resulting honey is especially prized for its delicate flavor. After flowering, smooth purple-brown seed pods develop and persist into the season.

Black Locust creates beautiful dappled shade with its airy canopy and compound leaves. Extremely tolerant of drought, heat, cold, and urban conditions, it is an excellent choice for difficult planting sites. As a nitrogen-fixing tree, it also improves soil quality over time.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Black Locust seeds
✔️ Botanical variety: Robinia pseudoacacia
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled packaging with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Locust, False Acacia
Botanical Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates poor, sandy, and dry soils
Watering: Dry to medium
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Spread: 20–35 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Drought Tolerance: High
Maintenance: Medium
Special Feature: Nitrogen-fixing

💡 Care Tip: Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hours before planting. Repeat for seeds that do not swell. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Avoid pruning in spring, as trees may bleed sap.