Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) as a multi-purpose tree species in Hungary and Romania:a review

摘要

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) was the first North-American tree species imported to Europe at the beginning of the seventeenth century. It is commonly planted worldwide because of its adaptability to environ-mental stresses, its valuable wood, easy propagation, fre-quent and abundant seed production, excellent coppicing, high seedling survival, and relatively high wood yield. In Europe, Romania and Hungary have the most highly-de-veloped black locust growing techniques and experiences. As a result of increasing interest in black locust in many countries, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art site requirements, propagation,improvement and management (including growth and yield as well as use in energy plantations).