Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia
non-native, deciduous, bluish green leaves turning yellow green in the fall, 3″ flat pod fruit, fast growth rate, beautiful aromatic white flower display in spring, one of a kind “graveyard” like branch structure. Prefers disturbed habitat – old fields, degraded woods. Can form dense stands if established. Note : twigs and bark are poisonous to domestic livestock. Considered an invasive species by the Ontario Government.