Black Locust

  • Flowers And Leaves

    Flowers And Leaves

  • Bark

    Bark

  • Black Locust

    Black Locust

  • Seeds

    Seeds

  • Thorns

    Thorns

    Specifications

    • Latin (scientific) name: Robinia pseudoacacia
    • Height: 78 feet
    • Circumference: 64 inches
    • The height and circumference measurements listed here are for the largest-known black locust in the Atlanta area. This tree is located in the Decatur Cemetary.

    • Photo Credits:

      Bark: Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
      Leaves and Flowers: Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
      Seeds1: Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
      Seeds2: Ohio State Weed Lab , The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
      Thorns: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org