Black Locust (robinia pseudoacacica)

Possibly one of the most useful trees in the world anywhere. Edible flowers, rapid growth, nitrogen fixing, very light shade canopy allows grass and other plants to thrive, highly valuable rot resistant wood. Black Locust grows so fast that posts and firewood can be harvested within 7- 10 years from seed. Cut again and again, Locust is excellent for coppicing.

Our seed is collected from a Hungarian timber strain. They are open pollinated and seedlings will vary.

Each seed pod contains an average of 5-15 seeds.

Black Locust seed germination: (Easy Peezy) Store dry at room temperature. Separate seeds from pods. Soak in hot water (approximately 190F, do not boil). Plant 1/4” deep after soaking for a few hours. Germination occurs 10-20 days after seeds are sown.