Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing deciduous tree known for its durable wood and fragrant white flowers. The wood is used for fencing, furniture, and as firewood, while the flowers attract pollinators and can be used to make honey. The tree also improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

Outputs

• Poultry forage¹

Functions

• Potassium accumulator²
• Calcium accumulator²
• Nitrogen fixer³
• Tree
• Attracting beneficial insects⁴

Footnotes

1. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Appendix ↩

2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-2 ↩ ↩²

3. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-3 ↩

4. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 10-1 ↩