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    Robinia neomexicana

    Also Known As

    • New Mexico Locust

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Robinia neomexicana plant details

    Robinia neomexicana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia neomexicana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia neomexicana

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The June blooming flowers [rose-colored in 2-3clusters] are very large ; attractive" (Van Dersal) ; appear on stalks shaggy with brown hairs; this 6', drought-tolerant shrub is, however, thorny ; may sucker. Sun/Med-Dry

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Robinia neomexicana plant

    How to Grow Robinia neomexicana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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