Common Name: black locust
Scientific Name: Robinia pseudoacacia
Category: Historic tree
Comments: The nominated black Locust is located on the grounds of "Providence" near Newtown Center in King and Queen County. The tree is almost 70 feet tall with a span of more than 25 feet. The black locust trees were prized for their strength and durablility as fence posts throughout the Old Dominion for most of its 400 hundred year history. This remaining ancient tree is the last of a line of ancient black locusts that sheltered Providence from the 18th to the 20th Centuries. A recent storm took one of its lower branches--the branch weighed more than 3500 pounds.
Best time to photograph: Anytime
Nominator: Hal and Laura Stuart
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: King and Queen