General characteristics of a Black Locust.
False black locust is a pioneer tree. Initially, it grows vigorously and produces long branches. The wood is very strong and therefore rarely damaged or rotten. The mature crown is very finely and irregularly branched. Leaves are scattered. During flowering, clusters develop; the flowers are white, purple, or pink and have a strong fragrance. After flowering, large pods develop on the tree. All parts of the tree are poisonous and even fatal to horses. The branches have thorns.
Characteristics
How to plant a Black Locust.
Bury the roots at least 10 cm underground and cover with soil. The best time is autumn or spring.
How to harvest a Black Locust.
Sometimes seedlings can be harvested. Besides seedlings, the tree also has a strong root system.
Caring for and pruning your Black Locust.
The tree produces rootstock that can be regularly removed. It's a fast grower and can therefore quickly become too large. Therefore, it's recommended to prune lightly occasionally to keep the tree in shape in November or late March (but not during frost!). Removing dead branches is also recommended.
Where does a Black Locust. grow
The acacia is a suitable tree for dry and light soils and also tolerates hard surfaces. It is not a species for rich or wet soils. When planted in soil that is too rich, the tree grows too rapidly, making it very brittle and prone to broken branches. Moreover, the hardening off process in autumn is delayed, which can lead to significant winter losses, especially in the nursery stage. Wet locations or fluctuating groundwater levels, where the roots become waterlogged, increase the risk of root rot and are therefore disastrous for these trees.
General
| Origin |
Alien
Invasive
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| Tree Type | Other |
Length and Age
| Length in about 10 years | Up to 20 Meter |
| Reproductive Maturity in How Many Years | 20 Up to 200 year |
| Maximum Age | Up to 60 year |
| Required Space | 10 Up to 15m2 |
| Growth Rate |
Reproduction
| Tree is Self-Pollinating | Yes |
| Reproduction Method |
Makes root suckers
To cut (cutting is between 5 and 50 cm)
Makes seedlings
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| Reproduction rate |
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Reproduction rate
| 1. Very low reproduction rate. The plant hardly spreads, has few seeds or vegetative spread (e.g., trees with heavy seeds). |
| 2. Low reproduction rate. Spread via limited seed production or specific conditions required |
| 3. Average reproduction rate. Regular spread, depending on wind, water, or animals, at a moderate speed (e.g., dandelion). |
| 4. High reproduction rate. Many seeds and multiple spread strategies (wind, birds, vegetative). Quickly colonizes open spaces |
| 5. Very high reproduction rate. Invasive species that spread explosively over large distances (e.g., Japanese knotweed). |
Pruning Period
| This Tree is Evergreen | Yes |
| Summer | No pruning in summer |
| Winter | November tot March |
| Leaf Shapes | Oval |
| Easy to prune | No |
Bark Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Lenticels | Yes |
| Colour |
Bud Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Colour | |
| Bud Position |
Varied
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| Bud Shape |
Oval
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Other
| Root |
Broad root system
Superficial rooting
|
| Bloom |
Has flowers
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| Wind sensitivity | Sensitive to (sea) wind |
Diseases
| Sensitive to the Following Diseases |
Verticillium wilt
|
Harvest/recognition in winter
A mature tree has a deeply grooved, rough bark. The branch system is irregular and contains thorns.
Light requirement of the Black Locust.
Suitable soil types for the Black Locust.
| Soil type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| light clay |
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| heavy clay |
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| sand |
|
| peatland |
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| Loam |
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| Moerig op zand |
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| Lichte zavel |
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| Zware zavel |
|
Humidity
Suitable acidity level for the Black Locust.
Nutritional needs of the Black Locust.
| 1. | Very nutrient-poor soil |
| 2. | Very nutrient-poor to nutrient-poor soil |
| 3. | Nutrient-poor soil |
| 4. | Nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 5. | Moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 6. | Moderately nutrient-rich to nutrient-rich soil |
| 7. | Nutrient-rich soil |
| 8. | Extremely nutrient-rich soil |
| 9. | Very extremely nutrient-rich soil |
Humidity
| 1. | Extremely dry soils |
| 2. | Extremely dry to dry soils |
| 3. | Dry soils |
| 4. | Dry to dry/moist soils |
| 5. | Dry/moist soils |
| 6. | Dry/moist to moist soils |
| 7. | Moist soils |
| 8. | Moist to wet soils |
| 9. | Wet soils |
To be applied in landscapes
| Landscape | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Agroforestry |
|
| Hedge |
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| Hedge |
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| Forest |
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| Feeding hedge |
|
| Back yard |
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| Small back yard |
|
| Solitary |
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| Wood wall |
|
Cultural-historical value
Insects
| How many insects typically live on this tree/plant? | 2 |
| Which insect groups live on this tree/plant? |
Bees
Lice
Bumblebees
|
| Are there insects dependent on this species? | No |
| Which insect species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
European stag beetle
|
Birds
| Average number of birds per tree/plant? | |
| Which bird groups live on this tree/plant? |
|
Mammals
| Average number of mammals per tree/plant? | |
| Which mammal groups live on this tree/plant? |
Squirrels
|
| Are there mammals dependent on this species? | No |
| Which mammal species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
Bloom Period
| Summer | May Up to July |
Tree Species
| Tree species that this tree prefers to grow with |
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Suitable for mammals?
| Mammal | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Beavers |
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| Badgers |
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| Squirrel |
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| Ferret |
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| Goat |
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| Herbivorous rodents |
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| Deer |
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| Dog |
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| Cat |
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| Chicken |
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| Cow |
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| Human |
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| Mouse |
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| Horse |
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| Roe deer |
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| Sheep |
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| Pig |
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| Foxes |
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| Wild boar |
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Explanation
Explanation
Edibility
- Toxic: This tree or shrub is toxic to mammals and absolutely unsuitable for consumption.
- Very unsuitable: This tree or shrub is unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can be harmful.
- Unsuitable: This tree or shrub is generally unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can have adverse effects.
- Moderately suitable: This tree or shrub is moderately suitable as food for mammals, possibly with certain risks or limitations.
- Suitable: This tree or shrub is generally suitable as food for mammals, with little to no risks.
- Very suitable: This tree or shrub is very suitable as food for mammals, safe, and of high nutritional value.
Trunk Height
Average Trunk Height (hg) of the basal area median tree
Information not available
Trunk Diameter
(dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree.
Information not available
Aboveground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Belowground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Substance Binder
| Which substances can be bound or absorbed? |
CO2
Particulate matter
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Carbon Attraction (kf)
| (dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree | Deciduous Trees (Kf = 0,48) |
Warming Resistance
| This tree is well resistant to the warming (plus 3 degrees) of our climate and fits into the future of our climate (heat and drought resistant). | Yes |
CO2
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no storage |
| 2. | low storage |
| 3. | moderate storage |
| 4. | high storage |
| 5. | very high storage |
Fine Dust
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no capture capacity |
| 2. | low capture capacity |
| 3. | moderate capture capacity |
| 4. | high capture capacity |
| 5. | very high capture capacity |
This is what an adult tree Black Locust. looks like
This is what a Black Locust. in bloom looks like
This is what the bud of a Black Locust. looks like
This is what the leaf of a Black Locust. looks like
