How to Care for Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust)

Korean name: 아까시나무

Black Locust is a fast-growing deciduous tree that blooms fragrant white flowers around May, enhancing garden landscapes. It has pinnate leaves and a handsome growth form, and is relatively easy to care for, thriving well even in urban environments.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: honesty, friendship
• Traits: fast growing, fragrant flowers, ornamental tree, cold hardy
• Also known as: Black Locust, False Acacia

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers a sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out.
• Soil: Use well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Robinia pseudoacacia?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Robinia pseudoacacia?

It likes Prefers a sunny location.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-drained soil..

Is Robinia pseudoacacia safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Robinia pseudoacacia good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..