New Mexico locust
New Mexico locust
Robinia neomexicana
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
8500
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available from nurseries
Notes:
seeds highly toxic; can dominate shortly after a fire because of its vigorous root sprouting
Citations:
McDonald 2020