Characteristics: Very thorny tree attaining a height of 70-80 feet and having a diameter of 2-3 feet. Flowers are white, fragrant, and hang in clusters. Leaflets occur in groups of 6-20. The individual leaves are small, egg-shaped. Related species are often used as ornamentals in the urban environment. Black Locust has very strong wood, often used in fenceposts.
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