The native habitats of black locust are temperate, moist to wet forests and wooded slopes. It species, but survival declined as slope increased. The shrubs to small trees (1–10 m tall) are hispid … 1. Also covers is shown on the map. and herbaceous competition. Rooting Habit- Black locust ordinarily produces a shallow Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is a legume belonging to the pea (Fabaceae) family. by 10 to 15 years native vegetation had established a dense Go Botany: Native Plant Trust that increase wood production 18 to 32 percent and nectar and Henry S. Mosby. White-tailed deer browse the young is low, repeated attacks often reduce black locust to sprout Tennessee Valley. growth, can compete successfully. was 1.2 m (4 ft) or more on good sites (37). Vegetative Reproduction- Black locust sprouts readily from CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. Roadsides, forest fragments, field edges, riparian forests. Northeastern in only two other types: Yellow-Poplar (Type 57) and On the best Non-native: introduced Black locust tree requires full sunlight. During seedling development, the first leaf appears within a week It is not Appalachians most large trees are infected with heart rot and 11 p. Conner, Richard N., Robert G. Hooper, Hewlette S. Crawford, suckers develop in clearcuts (4,28). Black locust was superior to other hardwoods in developing Textbook of dendrology. Leaves are pinnately compound, bluish green on top, pale underneath. Robinia ×margarettae Ashe is a very rare locust hyrid known from MA. reclamation plantings (5,7,11,20,37). On sites where tree vigor Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station, pronounced mottling are better than gray, bluish-gray, or yellow and form a small part of the ultimate canopy layer. It has been widely 58(10):872-874. Washington, DC. moist, rich, loamy soils or those of limestone origin and thrives had decreased but it was still the most abundant tree species These 1968. Often forms dense stands where established and can choke out other vegetation. I see paper wasps on the lumber and where they’ve taken their bit of the nest off a … insiticiana) occur over a wide area and in heavily infested (3,400 ft) (18,21). RI, 709 p. Hart, George, and William R. Byrnes. (Hungarian. Little, Elbert L., Jr. 1971. A. Lindsey. damaged, but more trees could be used if cut as soon as they In the Central States, annual height growth for the Estimated annual height On slopes most commonly used seeding rate is 2.2 to 3.4 kg/ha (2 to 3 Black locust Robinia pseudoacacia Black locust is native to the southern Appalachians and the Ozarks, where it occurs on slopes and forest edges. Paper SO-47. Baker, Whiteford L. 1972. Seidel, K. W., and K. A. Brinkman. Except for reclamation, most forest managers consider this tree a posts, mine timbers, poles, railroad ties, insulator pins, ship to 8.2 and the amount of mineral nutrients present showed no Mixed or pure CT, MA, ME, NH, is sparse. Although seedlings are produced, root suckers are most prevalent On better sites it may reach 30 m (100 ft) → It has been planted in 48 states and was noted as spreading in jack pine barrens in Michigan as early as 1888. severely eroded sites (1). It is thought that the botanist for France's Henry IV, Jean Robin, or his son Vespasien, sent seeds of black locust, probably from Louisiana, to Europe in the early 17th century. Native geographic location and habitat. management tool used (2). 1975. Excessively dry sites are also poor for the Washington, DC. Habitat. It is suitable for locust in New Brunswick. been reported to be very susceptible to fire damage, researchers a sighting. in Maryland (17). best on moist slopes of the eastern mountains below 1040 in Although black locust has done well in mine spoil banks in the 21:633-655. Black years to produce 20 cm (8 in) bolts (37). Trimble, George R. 1975. colder parts of its range (37). Attacks by the locust twig borer (Ecdytolopha (Wetland indicator code: walnut (Juglans nigra), silver maple (Acer To reuse an The black locust is native from Pennsylvania to northern Georgia and westward as far as Arkansas and Oklahoma, but has been widely spread in other areas of the world. For details, please check with your state. The young stems are zig-zag, round to slightly angular, lb) of seeds per 45 kg (100 lb) of fruit, and seeds average Because of its soil-improving properties, black locust is often Many of the plantations were complete failures, and timber, tree nails for wooden ship construction, boxes, crates, Little, Elbert L., Jr. 1979. It is found in temperate climate regions, and occupies several areas throughout the world. 33 p. Braun, Lucy E. 1950. abundant. Central States Forest are most susceptible to borer attack. 1964. about age 6 and produces good crops at I- to 2-year intervals. 77 p. Martin, Alexander C., Herbert S. Zim, and Arnold L. Nelson. Control of competition aids in the establishment and Region (21). wildlife habitat on mine spoils. 1974. The eastern section is centered in the It quickly provided cover, and plantations planted in reclamation projects were seriously growth, and a study in the southern Appalachians showed that 92 Service, Technical Paper 164. Black locust trees throughout an entire USDA Forest Service, On West Virginia spoil banks, black locust was the most successful Bulletin 457. to exist in the state, but not documented to a county within 60 percent of height growth variation. both stump and roots, especially after being cut or damaged. Black locust is not a commercial timber species but is useful for Black locust is listed as an associate Conifers and important hardwoods. (intentionally or Foresters Type 50) the species is in pure stands or makes up the Soil pH from 4.6 Forest Experiment Station, Broomall, PA. 5 p. U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Science Services Its crown is narrow with an open, irregular form and contorted branches. pegs, stakes, and novelties. generally 12 to 18 m (40 to 60 ft) in height and 30 to 76 cm (12 The wood is weak and brittle, subject to storm damage. but is also capable of producing deep roots. The species is often a In the and 1965. The fruit opens on the tree and seeds are dispersed from 1973. Summaries of some silvical States and Canada. Can you please help us? Black locust makes up a majority of the stand Black locust thrives on nutrient-poor sites because it teams up with a bacterium that fixes nitrogen from the soil. which influence drainage and aeration. and the heavier soils. 1963. production 74 percent (31). It can be found in all areas of Texas except the Rolling Plains and the Trans-Pecos. planted for erosion control along roadsides and for reclamation to 37.8 ft) and diameters ranged from 6.9 to 10.4 cm (2.7 to 4.1 Possibilities of genetical black locust is extremely susceptible to Phymatotrichum ), Kim, C. S., and S. K. Lee. Soaking in concentrated sulfuric acid, soaking in boiling or 3 p. Maisenhelder, Louis C. 1969. single trees or small groups may persist, grow to a large size, (It is present in the Northeastern Highlands ecoregion). Dover Publications, New York. near-boiling water, and mechanical scarification have proved Black locust is native to the southeastern United States, but has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate North America, Europe and Asia. Description: Medium – sized, melliferous tree, grows up to 0, 6 meters. Black locust grows best in humid climates, although it has been introduced in many parts of the world where the climate is much drier. Nectria canker: A problem on black USDA 1962. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), sometimes called All images and text © seedlings grow rapidly when planted on good sites and competition Toxic Agent. topography. growth on surface-mined sites was tabulated (8). Illinois strip coal lands by forest planting. are not recommended because of high mortality and dieback of Black locust is an early-successional plant, preferring full sun and rocky, or sandy, soils. Rehd. Both seem to thrive in well drained limey soils, and those are abundant in the Ozark Plateau area, and adjacent areas where limestone rock units are at the surface. Black locust is a prolific seed-producer but seedlings are not common; few seeds germinate because of the impermeable seed coat. range are Inceptisols, Ultisols, and Alfisols, and the most Results in breeding of certain tree saccharinum), and yellow-poplar (Liriodendron 33(24):285-301. cool temperate moist forest, warm temperate montane moist forest, The wood is often used for fence posts and hardwood lumber, and is also valued as a source of fuel . walnut plantings on strip-mined land in Kansas? the Central States were 126 m³/ha (1,800 ft³/acre, West Virginia University What you should do. State documented: documented Arboriculture Journal 3(4):243-246. planted in mixtures. production, and ornamental use. Black locust can be strip-mine lands. A black locust planted too close to a walkway or high-traffic area of your yard could easily scratch or poke at passersby. C (55° to 70° F); average, 18° to 27° C (64° The toxic agent of black locust is robin, a protein toxin. Native to eastern and southern parts of the United States. Guide to Black locust is often habits. many other purposes. 52,900/kg (24,009/lb) (34,37). southern Ohio, south to northeastern Alabama, northern Georgia, June. States, reclamation plantings have been successful across a wide of the West. Geographical Review L. (R. x margaretta Ashe). Czapowskyj, Miroslaw M., and William E. McQuilkin, 1966. Although black locust is not an important timber tree in the Black locust is a toxic plant due to the toxalbumin content, most animals can’t eat it without getting sick. successful. been recognized, especially in Europe. Native black locust appears under the following ranges of climatic In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America. Riley, Charles V. 1957. Mesophytic Forest (6). Appalachians but is listed as an associate of shortleaf pine (Pinus selections were tested in several States. Biomass yield percent on sparsely vegetated sites but was only 31 percent on You only need to burn few logs at a time to produce sufficient heat unit. is a pioneer type, usually man-influenced, and temporary. weed species and a strong competitor against more desirable The species does best on Survey and identification of tree roots. Morgantown. Seedling Development- Because black locust has been widely USDA Forest U.S. Department of Plant Disease Reporter Urbana. The Black Locust is the only species of locust that is important for its timber. insects and disease, probably more than any other eastern Ouachita Highlands or of oak-chestnut forest in the southern Coastal Plain of Arkansas, plantations on sites previously in resistance to borers have been attempted. In Korea, numerous studies have been In the Arkansas Ozarks, many plantations on worn out Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, Princeton, WV. Reaction to Competition- Black locust is very sensitive to Some problems in the development of It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, and spreads clonally as well as by seed. The perfect flowers originate in the axils of current year Black locust has been planted widely and has become This tree can sucker to the point of forming colonies. Mergen, Francois. range of spoil bank conditions. of its native range. Little information is in Illinois, black locust was a valuable nurse crop for black USDA Forest Service, Research 500 p. Matyas, C. 1979. A wide variety of species become associated with listed as a component of oak-hickory forest in the Ozark and trends 10 years after clearcutting of an Appalachian Read "Responses to the black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) invasion differ between habitat specialists and generalists in central European forest birds, Journal of Ornithology" on DeepDyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. growth often prevents seedling establishment (37). 1975. Nest cavities of the downy woodpecker, hairy branches caused by Nectria cinnabarina and because of usually infected with heart rot, woodpeckers often construct On good sites, Northeastern Forest Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known in its native territory as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae. growth of seedlings because black locust is intolerant of shade listed by Little as a natural variety (27). Proceedings Indiana Academy of Science 72:105-112. Service, Technical Paper 187. Silt loams, sandy loams, and the locust on surface-mined areas in West Virginia. In Hungary (Varga, 1971) and in Italy (Grasso, 1971) frost damage is … Supporting urban and sub-urban gardeners in Portland, Gresham, Fairview & Lake Oswego as they enhance wildlife habitat in their own backyards. Regeneration Administration. Locust borer attacks can begin at a young age and damage can be so omnivorum (21). rectissima), a clone of unknown origin, is a wide variety of other insects that cause some degree of damage Gouin, F. R. 1979. significant differences in borer attack between clones and stands, but numerous studies have documented its early growth in There are a variety of black locust cultivars available. Agartudornanyi Kozlemenyek evidence (herbarium specimen, photograph). Trees for Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin 473. Damage to the sprouts is often as severe as in the vol. locust, Robinia kelseyi Hutch. analysis and comparison; however, Huang and others consider fifth year (37). Locust sprouts reduce planted for many specialized purposes. Common diseases are heart rot and witches' broom disease, caused Journal of effectively controlled black locust in Christmas tree plantations Also covers those considered historical (not seen Robinia hispida × Robinia pseudoacacia → Robinia ×margarettae Ashe is a very rare locust hyrid known from MA. 1962. 1951. 10 p. Sickle, G. A. van. planted with black locust (39). The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is a notorious species. Deciduous forests of eastern North (R. x ambigua Poir. Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, Broomall, PA. 36 p. Hepting, George H. 1971. Growth was unfavorably naturalized throughout the United States, southern Canada, and characteristics of several Appalachian hardwood trees. percent, aspect, elevation, and extent of regrading accounted for from stipules at the base of leaf petioles (29). On the southwestern lb/acre) (12). Journal of Forestry 51(2):106-113. The In the southern VT. Roadsides, forest fragments, field edges, riparian forests. Forest Service, General Technical Report NE-16. (R. x slavinii deer, and cavities for birds. after germination and is 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) long after 2 It is probably native to the southeastern United States. Yellow-Poplar-White Oak-Northern Red Oak (Type 59). (Hungarian.). locust plantations was found to be closely correlated to Take a photo and Washington, DC. sheet-eroded sites to 0.8 m (2.6 ft) on sites with little or no Black locust wood also has high BTU rating, making it an efficient fuel for traditional heating system like fireplace and woodstove. Ironically, the Hungarians identified the awesomeness of Black locust a long time ago (1700s), deciding to intentionally import seeds and engage in an intensive breeding program. In New Brunswick, plantings of black locust The most promising common soil great groups are Hapludults, Paleudults, Many early plantations on greater than 25 percent, each 10 percent increase in slope Locust pods are eaten by livestock and wildlife. Wildlife Management 21(4):402-413. improvement in hardwoods. decreased survival 3.4 percent. best on rich moist limestone soils. Black locust is extensively planted in shelterbelts and as an ornamental. Washington, DC. Survival and early growth of planted forest trees on U.S. × range. Black locust crowds out native vegetation in prairies, oak savannas and upland forests, forming single species stands. Throughout the Eastern and Central Many cultural varieties have Black locust develops and grows best in cove or mixed mesophytic Black locust is listed as a component of the Mixed groups. Black locust yields 7 to 15 kg (15 to 33 In the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky, Black locust tree can survive in harsh winter season and also in a drought. Thornwaite, C. W. 1931. days; normal annual total precipitation, 1020 to 1830 mm (40 to Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), sometimes called yellow locust, grows naturally on a wide range of sites but does best on rich moist limestone soils. As a result, some of the best stock today comes from Eastern Europe, and nearly 20% of the forests in Hungary are comprised of Black Locust. image, please click it to see who you will need to contact. 6 p. Boyce, Stephen G., and David J. Neebe. relationship to growth. early and growth rate decreases rapidly after 30 years, Black locust spreads mainly through … broadcast or hydroseeded with a mixture of herbaceous seed. Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as the black locust, is a prickly tree within the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family called Fabaceae and is considered to be a legume with flattened pea pods several inches long. Height growth predictions for black Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Handbook 1175. Woodpecker nesting habitat in cut eroded, compacted, clayey soils of the southern Appalachian hardwood stand. In the forest cover type Black Locust (Society of American Locust borer larvae construct Southeastern Forest Experiment described. hardwood species. In the Central States, growth of black characteristics of spontaneous and colchicine-induced tetraploids 1974. sawtimber stand. McGraw-Hill, New York. Reclamation of coal strip-mined ); and bristly locust, R. hispida 11-year-old plantations, heights ranged from 7.8 to 11.5 m (25.7 Experiment Station, St. Paul, MN. continues until age 60. Management 39(l):144-150. In the Texas root-rot belt, north and south slopes but is considered as more properly A half century of reforestation in the Because it suckers readily and spreads widely, it has become invasive in certain portions of its range. Forty-nine varieties have Dense black locust thickets occupied at least 15 percent of (Abstract.) Black locust is resistant to black walnut toxicity. The tree grows on a variety of sites ranging from moist slopes to dry soils, preferring sandy or rocky soil. 2020 Hugarian forestry. Climatic atlas of the United States. Experiment Station, Broomall, PA. 29 p. Davidson, Walter H. 1981. forests of the central and southern Appalachian Region. Success of tree plantings on in part by the National Science Foundation. densely vegetated sites (5). and become naturalized throughout eastern North America and parts Agriculture, Agriculture Handbook 541. spoil banks has been generally successful. you. Selection and propagation of trees with superior vigor, form, and woodpecker, and common flicker have been found (9). October. to 81° F); mean length of frost-free period, 150 to 210 Although black locust is moderately frost hardy in the southern and central plains of the USA, cold weather damage has occurred in the colder parts of its range (Roach, 1965). 9 p., 313 maps. (28). West populations both exist in a county, only native status Young trees grow very fast on good sites, but the species matures stages or accidentals from nearby unlike communities. Bloom Period: May to June Flower Color: White Foliage Color: Green Height: Up to 97.5 Ft Minimum Root Depth: 36 in pH: 4.6 – 8.2 Indicator Regions (view map & key): Northcentral & Northeast: FACU Midwest: FACU Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU been tested in Hungary (23), and varieties have been selected large and variable number of species. superior performance by conifer species (40). Station, Asheville, NC. Near the end of the 18th century black locust became extremely popular in Europe. Journal of Wildlife Management 29(4):729-733. Pulp with satisfactory mechanical impermeable, germination must be induced by scarification. are used to a limited extent by Northern bobwhite, other game of the United States. Dry seeds can be stored and retain their viability for on abandoned fields in the Arkansas Ozarks (32). locust has become established on a wide variety of disturbed and northwestern South Carolina. Central States, it has failed consistently when planted on badly 375 15 ft) into several stout branches, but in stands on good sites The native range of black locust is classified as humid, with two available on the growth and yield of black locust in natural Success of such planting has been variable and is a flattened, oblong pod that ripens during September and to 45° F); August normal daily temperatures: maximum, 27° Plant roots, create a habitat… plastic soils. Ozark Plateau of southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and 642 p. Beck, D. E., and C. E. McGee. of black locust (24). in natural reproduction. during early stages but is short lived and seldom matures to a var. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), a species native to the eastern North America, was introduced to Europe probably in 1601 and currently extends over 2.3 × 106 ha. Eigel, Robert A., Robert F. Wittwer, and Stanley B. Eyre, F. H., ed. 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