Black locust
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Common name
Black locust
Botanical name
Robinia pseudoacacia
Family
Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Details
Fast growing thorny tree with ground durable timber.
All parts of the plant (except the flowers) and especially the bark, should be considered to be toxic. The toxins are destroyed by heat.
All parts of the plant (except the flowers) and especially the bark, should be considered to be toxic. The toxins are destroyed by heat.
Diameter
15.00
Forest layer
canopy
Height (m)
25
Flowers
White
Drought tolerance
Jugulone tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Wind tolerance
Moderate
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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,
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Juglone tolerance
Choosing suitable companion plants for walnuts is difficult because these trees are alleopathic, secreting a substance called juglone that suppresses competing plants. There are very few species that grow well and thrive under the canopy of a walnut tree or in close proximity to its roots. This list details a number of useful species that apparently tolerate walnut juglone.
Walnut
Details
Moderately fast growing nut tree producing large edible nuts in a two part shell. Trees excrete jugulone that inhibits plant growth of most other species.
Common name
Walnut, English walnut, Persian Walnut,
Botanical name
Juglans regia
Family
Juglandaceae
Height (m)
20
Forest layer
canopy
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Wind tolerance
Moderate
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade