Bristly Locust. An upright suckering shrub attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of rose-pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to June. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Robinia hispida
An upright suckering shrub attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of rose-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Robinia |
|---|---|
| Species | hispida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bristly Locust |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Wall shrub |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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