An elegant small tree with attractive green leaves and pendent clusters of fragrant lilac-pink flowers in early summer. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Robinia x slavinii ‘Hillieri’
An elegant small tree with attractive green leaves and pendent clusters of fragrant lilac-pink flowers in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Robinia |
|---|---|
| Species | x slavinii |
| Varietry | 'Hillieri' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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