One of the most telling signs of a black locust's invasive streak is its suckering root system. These roots allow the tree to clone itself, leading to dense stands that are hard to remove.

I have seen firsthand the damage invasive trees can do to gardens big and small, such as the black locust tree, Robinia pseudoacacia. This tree can be a real nuisance, sending out suckers more ...

Photo by Katie Finch The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape ... A Red Maple has a different shape and structure than an American Elm tree because their ...