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Black Locust
(redirected from Robinia pseudoacacia)

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black locust: see locust locust, in botany, any species of the genus Robinia, deciduous trees or shrubs of the family Leguminosae (pulse family) native to the United States and Mexico.
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locust, black locust, red locust
Wood of the locust tree; coarse-grained, strong, hard, decay-resistant, and durable; used in construction, esp. for posts.
Black Locust 

(in Russian, white acacia), false acacia {Robinia pseudpacacia), a tree of the family Leguminosae, often grown in the south of the USSR.
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Other shade trees that could also qualify as beautiful flowering trees are black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, shade trees that are covered with fragrant white flower clusters?
Shade Trees, Flowering Trees, and Evergreen Trees for Landscape ... by Pat Malcolm / Home improvement and landscaping community
jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch, 30x13ft) is a brilliant feature tree or multi-stemmed specimen with incredible white bark which peels in paper like scrolls or Robinia pseudoacacia `Frisia' (20x13ft) needs a little shelter but will reward you with a rash of limey yellow leaves.
Time to branch out with beautiful trees by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
I have a beautiful small tree in my garden, Robinia pseudoacacia Lace Lady, pictured right, with striking lime green dainty leaves in the summer thatdroop down from the branches.
Gardening: Get ready for your garden spruce-up; The quiet time ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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