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Locust

Deciduous shade tree with unusual, dark blue-green leaf color. Very fragrant, dark rose-pink flowers. Produces 2-4" fruit pods that persist into winter. Does best where other plants won't grow.

Companion Plants

Burning Bush

River Birch

Viburnum

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Locust

  • Botanical name

    Robinia ambigua

  • Variety

    Purple Robe®

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    40' (13 m)

  • Habit

    Oval

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Hillary P.'s collection
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