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Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge

Scientific Name: Robinia x margaretta 'Pink Cascade'

Also Known As

  • Robinia 'Casque Rouge'
  • Casque Rouge Locust

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge plant details

Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, shade tree, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large, pendulous, deep purplish-pink flowers of this vigorous 20-25' Locust are profusely borne in early summer and followed by pretty brown seed pods; a beautiful hybrid between R. pseudoacacia and R. hispida it is sometimes known as R. x margaretta. S/M

Gardening facts about Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge plant

How to Grow Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 25'-50'

Width: 15'-40'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe', Robinia Purple Robe™, LOCUST, Purple Robe Black Locust

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 25'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Robinia slavinii 'Hillieri', Hillieri Compact Pink Locust, Hillieri Rose Acacia Tree

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 26'

Width: 20'

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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aka Black Locust, False Acacia

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 20'-35'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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