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Robinia hispida (Rosa acacia )
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Robinia hispida
Other names
Rosa acacia , Bristly locust, Moss locust
Genus
Robinia Robinia
Species
R. hispida - R. hispida is an upright, suckering shrub with bristly shoots bearing palmate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, pendent racemes of light rose-pink flowers, followed by bristly brown seed pods.
Robinia hispida is: Deciduous
Habit
Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
All parts of this plant will cause extreme discomfort if eaten.
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bark borer , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects Bark borer , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects
Canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Can be cut back hard. All pruning should be done in early autumn to prevent bleeding.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Robinia hispida (Rosa acacia ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Will tolerate poor, dry soils once established. May develop brittle branches with age so shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Robinia hispida
Other names
Rosa acacia , Bristly locust, Moss locust
Genus
Robinia Robinia
Species
R. hispida - R. hispida is an upright, suckering shrub with bristly shoots bearing palmate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, pendent racemes of light rose-pink flowers, followed by bristly brown seed pods.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
All parts of this plant will cause extreme discomfort if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bark borer , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects
Specific diseases
Canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Can be cut back hard. All pruning should be done in early autumn to prevent bleeding.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Robinia hispida (Rosa acacia ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Will tolerate poor, dry soils once established. May develop brittle branches with age so shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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