Black locust trees bloom in May and June, emitting a fragrant aroma and signaling seasonal changes. Often considered a nuisance species, black locusts play an important role in colonizing disturbed ...

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Pollinating insects, such as honeybees, swarm to black locust when it is in bloom. The tree has beautiful creamy-yellow fall foliage, but thanks to the leafminer, it is rarely observed.

And in Tennessee, it’s a tradition to name the springtime cold snaps after what is blooming at the time. This weekend’s cool-down would be a Locust Winter since the locust trees are in full bloom.