Robinia pseudoacacia: Black Locust Seeds

Product can't be shipped to Massachusetts New York state is now requiring this seed be labelled as follows: Invasive Species-Harmful to the Environment. Zone: 4 Grows To: 50 ft. A quick-growing, extremely tough, open-habit shade tree with compound leaves and fragrant white flowers attractive to bees. Few trees are said to cast a lovelier dappled shade. An American native. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours. If seeds do not swell, treat with boiling water Stratification: None required Germination: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed Other: If boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required, innoculant could be used. Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.