Black Locust Paw paw great for rain gardens

great for rain gardens

If powdery mildew has kept you from growing bee balm before

slightly crinkled leaves release a delightful orange-mint scent when touched

With its lavender-purple flower spikes

These unique trees are renowned for their distinct fan-shaped leaves that turn a beautiful golden yellow in the fall

Black Locust Paw paw great for rain gardensShips well rooted in a 3. 5 x 9 inch deep tree pot. May arrive dormant and without leaves foliage December through April. The Black Locust is a rugged, fast growing tree that offers a rare combination of beauty, utility, and soil building power. Native to the Southeastern U. S., it features fragrant, white, pea like blooms in late spring that feed pollinators, while its roots fix nitrogen, improving the soil around it. Its incredibly rot resistant