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    ROBINIA
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Can be difficult to get established.
    • Place of origin
      USA.
    • Deciduous
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • harmful if eaten
      People & pets
    • skin irritant
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    Varieties
    ROBINIA hispida
    False acacia with rose-pink flowers
     
    Large
    £95.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    ROBINIA pseudoacacia 'Frisia'
    Leaves golden yellow from spring to autumn.
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
    ROBINIA x slavinii 'Hillieri'
    Spiny small tree. Wisteria-like, slightly fragrant flowers and feathery foliage
     
    H/Std
    £90.00

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