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ROBINIA
Commonly known as False acacia
Genus of about 6 species of deciduous trees and shrubs found in woodland and thickets in the USA and northern Mexico.
All parts of the plant are toxic except for the flowers which can be made into tea and are eaten in pancakes and fritters in Europe.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousTrees or shrubs
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be difficult to get established.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originUSA. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilWill tolerate poorer dry soils but important to shelter from cold winds - branches brittle
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
Skin irritant
Robinia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ROBINIA
ROBINIA hispida
Bristly locust, Rose acacia
false acacia with rose-pink flowers
ROBINIA pseudoacacia 'Frisia'
Golden acacia, Golden locust
leaves golden yellow from spring to autumn.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
