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: Summer
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.