Black locust trees are captivating in mid-May when their large, fragrant white blossoms open and make the medium to large trees suddenly apparent along the edges of wooded areas and in small groves.

So what gives? Is the locust an aggressive outsider, or a longtime local? The answer is far from clear. In fact, the U.S.

What: The brilliant lemon-yellow leaves of the golden locust tree — also known as golden false acacia, or robinia pseudoacacia frisia — are a beacon in the spring and summer landscape. The sunshine ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Wesley Greene is garden historian for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. This article is ...