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ROBINIA hispida
Commonly known as Bristly locust, Rose acacia
False acacia with rose-pink flowers
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Deciduous - pinnate, dark-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long composed of 9-13 oval to broadly elliptic leaflets.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - rose pink -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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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. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - will tolerate poorer dry soils but important to shelter from cold winds - branches brittle
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Robinia - Growing Guide
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