Dropmore Linden vs Black Locust - TreeTime.ca

Dropmore Linden vs Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Tilia x flavescens Dropmore

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Black Locust
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Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

Dropmore Linden is a dense deciduous tree with a pyramidal form.

We've discontinued Dropmore Linden to focus on other lindens with similar qualities.

Black Locust Quick Facts

Dropmore Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Bark: rough gray bark
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Flowers: yellow clusters
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust