A mature black locust tree grows beside the footpath leading from the lake to Lincoln Way.
The black locust tree is
a fast-growing, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and an open, irregular
crown. The extremely fragrant, creamy-white flowers remain showy for 7 to
10 days in May to early June. This tree has long been used as an ornamental
in Europe, but is seldom used in the US-perhaps because it provides poor
shade and is attacked by many insect pests. It is a good tree for use in
difficult conditions such as highway cutouts and strip-mined areas.
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