1. Black Locust ( Robina pseudoacacia L.) By: Marquise Smalls Donte’ Smithson

2. Interesting Facts Medium sized tree Grows up to 80 ft. tall Prefer sandy or rocky soil Found in fields and open areas An entire leaf is 6 to 12 inches long

3. Bark Rough Light gray with deep furrows

4. Leaves Pinnately compound leaves One leaf (7-19) leaflets on one main stem Leaflets are always paired

5. Organisms uses Food source for white-tailed deer and wild turkey Black rat snake and eastern gray squirrel use this tree for shelter

6. Poem Leaflets Compound Green Breathing Providing Spacing Growing Shelter Food Life Peace Rough Light Gray Rocky

7. What we like about our tree? Fences are products of the black locust tree