A round-headed shade tree with highly fragrant and very attractive chains of deep pink flowers in spring; extremely adaptable, performs well in poor soils; more compact than the species, ideal as an accent tree for home landscapes
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Purple Robe Locust has chains of fragrant rose pea-like flowers with yellow eyes hanging below the branches in late spring. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The oval pinnately compound leaves turn yellow in fall.
Purple Robe Locust is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don’t particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats.
| Dimensions | 20-30 × 30-40 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular Water |
| Height | 30-40' |
| Width | 20-30' |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
Pink buds opening to white flowers cover the dense rounded head of this top grafted, compact selection; showy and persistent golden fruit in fall that slowly turns orange; makes a spectacular front yard accent; needs full sun and good drainage
Selected for its uniform, upright pyramidal habit and attractive foliage; densely branched with a moderate growth rate; beautiful white and brown mottled bark; best in larger landscapes; very resistant to frost cracking and disease
A great small tree prized for its abundance of showy white flowers in spring and consistently beautiful fall colors; a great three-season shade tree for small landscapes
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