ROBINIA hispida

Commonly known as Bristly locust, Rose acacia

False acacia with rose-pink flowers

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Robinia - Growing Guide

Available late spring to early summer 2022 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

Large £65.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2022

7.5 to 10 Litre

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Deciduous - dark-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long composed of 9-13 oval to broadly elliptic leaflets.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - rose pink
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - upright, suckering shrub with bristly shoots. Produces flowers 3cm ( 1¼in ) long in pendent racemes to 12cm (5in) long, followed by bristly brown seed pods 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be difficult to get established
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - southeastern U.S.A.
Flower Shape - Racemes -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - will tolerate poorer dry soils but important to shelter from cold winds - branches brittle