Robinia Pseudoacacia - Robinia - Seeds 2gr

Genus of about 20 species of deciduous trees or shrubs, sometimes bristly or thorny, found in the woods of the United States. Robinia pseudoacacia is a deciduous, thorny tree with a bushy habit, which can reach a height of 20-25 meters. It has an erect trunk of brown color, intensely fissured at maturity. The crown is loose and densely branched. The leaves are compound, odd-pinnate, pale green, with a short petiole. The flowers, intensely scented, are white and appear gathered in dense and decorative pendulous inflorescences. The fruit is a leathery legume 5-10 cm long.

Pedoclimatic requirements

It adapts to any type of soil as long as it is not too dry. It prefers full sun or partial shade. It tolerates pollution. A very rustic plant, it tolerates minimum temperatures reaching -20°/-25°C. It is widely used as a honey plant and as a stabilizer of slopes and embankments. It also produces excellent firewood.

Sowing

In spring.

To sow this plant correctly, you must first scarify the seed with hot water. If you need to know how to do it, you can find all the information on scarification in this tutorial on Youtube .

Botanical Information

Name: Robinia pseudoacacia

Family: Fabaceae