Robinia pseudoacacia
Fabaceae
Produces small thorns on stems. Useful for erosion control and nitrogen fixation on nutrient poor sites. Produces root sprouts. Seed pods may be messy to maintain.
Summary
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Very Good
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds; seeds food source for gamebirds; moth/butterfly host; cavity nesting site
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
61
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-Jun)
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Full Sun to Part Shade: Receives 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
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Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Rocky: Large pieces of gravel and rock. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
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Dry - Moist: Soil can be dry for periods of time and can retain little moisture for periods of time
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Low; Locust borer
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Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
0
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Absent
- Oak Mixed: Occasional
- Alluvial: Occasional
- Red Maple Mixed: Occasional
- Ruderal: Occasional
- Urban Tree Cover: Common
Bloom Color
White
Form
Tree
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Short: Less than 100 years
Soil pH
Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant: Tolerant to both aerial salt spray and salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern