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    Robinia hispida var. kelseyi

    Also Known As

    • Robinia kelseyi
    • Locust

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Robinia hispida var. kelseyi plant details

    Robinia hispida var. kelseyi is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree 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 - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia hispida var. kelseyi

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 8 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia hispida var. kelseyi

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful shrub (Bean) whose brightly rose-colored flowers in early summer are followed by handsome red pods; a large shrub/small tree from the Allegheny Mtns; can form a thicket. Sun/Med-Dry

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Robinia hispida var. kelseyi plant

    How to Grow Robinia hispida var. kelseyi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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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