Wildlife Use
Seeds of the black locust are eaten by northern bobwhite quail, mourning dove, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, and squirrels. White-tailed deer also eat the leaves and twigs.
Many animals use this tree for cover. Cavities in the tree are good homes for bird and other animals - especially woodpeckers. Additionally, black locust is the host plant for some species of butterfly.