Twisty Baby Locust Tree (Single Trunk)- 7 Gallon Pot 6-7′

A dwarf version of our beautiful North American native Black Locust, Twisty Baby is most noted for its unique and attractive zigzag branching and much smaller size. While it usually grows into a large, irregular, rounded shrub, this is the rare and beautiful single-trunk tree-form version, which may reach 15 feet tall and equally as wide when fully grown. In mid to late spring, it features downward-hanging, wisteria-like clusters of white flowers, which will be appreciated by beneficial pollinators, followed by seedpods that birds will enjoy. Attractive, pinnately compound, rich to dark green leaves turn golden-yellow in fall. Very easy to grow in the sun or part shade, and drought-tolerant when established, this tree form selection makes for an excellent specimen in the landscape, sure to be a conversation piece.

Black Locust is a larval host plant for several butterflies. Clouded Sulphur larvae appear from May to October in the north and from March to November in the south. Zarucco Duskywing has three broods in the deep south from March to October. Silver-Spotted Skipper appears from May to September with three to four broods in the deep south, two broods in the east, and one brood in the north and west. Hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators are attracted to its flowers.

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