New Mexico locust

Robinia luxurians

Physical Characteristics

Robinia luxurians is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

South-western N. America - New Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Edible Uses: Flowers - raw[105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known