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ROBINIA hispida
Commonly known as Bristly locust, Rose acacia
False acacia with rose-pink flowers
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£95.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Can be difficult to get established -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southeastern U.S.A. -
Deciduousdark-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 -
Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
3m (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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilWill tolerate poorer dry soils but important to shelter from cold winds - branches brittle
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Robinia - Growing Guide
