Amorpha fruticosa
River Locust
A multi-stemmed shrub; provides food and cover for wildlife and food for bees.
General Product Information:
Item Number: AMOFRU01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Classification: Woody Deciduous Shrub
Characteristics: Seeds mature in the fall and winter.
Habitat: Alluvial soils along streams, rivers, other moist areas.
Bloom Period: May to June
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 16.3 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 24 in
pH: 5.0 – 8.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 77,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
