species 138,118 observations

Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Field notes

Supports All

185 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Locust Digitate Leafminer Moth, Black Locust Leafminer, Silver-spotted Skipper, Carpenterworm Moth 72
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Locust Gall Midge, Willow Gall Limb Borer, Agrilus fallax, Red-headed Ash Borer 11
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Black Locust Treehopper, Locust Treehopper, Sumitrosis rosea, Black Locust Aphid 34
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Buffalo Treehopper, Nevada Bumble Bee 68

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Dry soil Fire Pollution Poor soil Salt
Habit: Erect Oval Rounded
Plant type: Tree Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.