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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Semperflorens'

 
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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Semperflorens' - perpetual black locust
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: perpetual 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: This vigorous, deciduous tree can reach a height of 70' and width of 30'. Dark blue-green, pinnately compound leaves are highlighted with a 4-8" long, dense raceme. Flowers are 4-8" long, appearing in June and again in September, but intermittent bloom throughout summer is possible. Brown-black, flat, 2-4" long fruit pods mature in October and last through winter. Great specimen or garden shade tree. Will survive tough soil conditions in full sun or light shade.

Locations

  • 1: FLT: CN27 (CN27) • Accession: D2000-0469.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLT: CN27 (CN27) • Accession: D2000-0469.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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