Southwestern Locust
Hojalito

Robinia neomexicana

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
25

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
9150
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
Scarification and 30 days cold stratification.
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Hawthorne et al. 2015, USDA 2025, Pavek 1993.

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