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Black Locust vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Robinia pseudoacacia

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Black Locust
Majestic Magenta Phlox

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.

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Black Locust Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Flowers: small, magenta
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust