DESCRIPTION:
NAME: Rose Locust
OTHER COMMON NAMES: Rose Acacia / Bristly Locust / Moss Locust
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Robinia Hispida var. Fertilis
COLOR: Rose Pink
PLANT SEEDS: When soil temp warms to 70F
BLOOM TIME: May - June
HARDINESS ZONE: 5 - 9
PLANT HEIGHT: 6 - 12'
PLANT SPACING: 8 - 10'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun
SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average
QUANTITY: 15 Seeds
OTHER: The Rose Locust is a shrub or small tree native to the southeastern US. This beautiful pink-flowering variety is much less common than other Locust species. It blooms in huge drooping clusters of pea-like flowers that attract bees & butterflies. In fall, the Rose Locust has interesting 2 – 5” ornamental bristly seed pods. The plants are woody & fast growing. They can grow to 12’ tall, but more typically grow to 6 - 8' tall. They are a legume, so can help your soil’s nitrogen levels. This Locust also has traditional herbal / medicinal uses, & its tough wood is used for building.
We also have Black Locust & Honeylocust Tree seeds!
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