Taxon

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana'

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana' - Besson black locust
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Besson black locust
Family: Fabaceae (pea family)
Distribution: Species native to e.-c. and e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A deciduous tree with an oval crown and well-developed central leader attaining a height of 40-60'. Vigorous grower, surviving under the toughest conditions such as dry, gravelly soil. Will average 2' of growth per year. Flowers and spines are fewer than in the species. Plant in full sun.

Locations

  • 1: FLT: CO27 (CO27) • Accession: D1998-1265.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLT: CO27 (CO27) • Accession: D1998-1265.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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