338. Robinia pseudoacacia

Common name(s): Black Locust, Yellow Locust, False Acacia

Plant type: deciduous medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Time of year to take cuttings: no information
Rooting environment : no information

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : scarification
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 6-8 weeks
Comment: Plant nitrogen inoculated seeds. Fumigate seed beds.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: winter
Type of graft: side veneer graft, bench graftin
Comment: Bench graftings stored at 65-70 degrees F for 10 days.