{"product_id":"black-locust-robinia-pseudoacacia","title":"Black Locust (robinia pseudoacacia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing deciduous tree (up to 20–30m tall) with attractive fern-like leaves and fragrant white pea-like flowers in early summer, attracting bees and pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of poor, dry, infertile, or contaminated soils; nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil fertility; excellent for reclaiming difficult sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTough and resilient: withstands drought, wind, pollution, and urban conditions; useful for windbreaks, erosion control, or agroforestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValuable pale timber (durable, rot-resistant) for fencing\/posts; very thorny, provides security hedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife with abundant nectar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Can be invasive via suckers; thorns sharp; toxic leaves\/seeds – avoid near livestock or children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun; well-drained soil (tolerates poor\/dry\/clay\/sandy but dislikes waterlogged); vast open space required – unsuitable for small gardens (spreads via suckers, avoid near buildings\/pipes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; minimal soil improvement needed as it thrives on poor ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; remove suckers to control spread; minimal pruning (winter to remove dead\/thorny branches); monitor for locust borer or leaf miner; very vigorous once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58496697598296,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2183.jpg?v=1789919763","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/black-locust-robinia-pseudoacacia","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}