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    Robinia hispida var. fertilis

    Also Known As

    • Locust

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Robinia hispida var. fertilis plant details

    Robinia hispida var. fertilis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia hispida var. fertilis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: shade tree, showy, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia hispida var. fertilis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With abundantly produced rose-pink flowers followed by bean pods, this 6-8' bristly (but spineless!) shrub makes a fine specimen; similar to R. hispida, but with narrower leaflets which are downy beneath. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Robinia hispida var. fertilis plant

    How to Grow Robinia hispida var. fertilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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