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ROBINIA hispida
Commonly known as Bristly locust, Rose acacia
False acacia with rose-pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduousdark-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long composed of 9-13 oval to broadly elliptic leaflets.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, 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 winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
ROBINIA hispida
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be difficult to get established
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSoutheastern U.S.A. -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestSpringSummer
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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
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Robinia - Growing Guide
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2.5m (8ft)
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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
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