Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe'

Broad and upright with an oval crown
Pinnate compound leaves are bronze-green in the summer, yellow in the fall
Fragrant wisteria-like violet-purple flowers
Flowers are followed by smooth flat purple-brown seed pods
Dark gray-brown bark is deeply furrowed
Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
7-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Violet-purple spring flowers make this an interesting tree for the landscape. A good selection for locations which are susceptible to drought. Avoid pruning in the spring as it tends to "bleed" when cut.

Additional Notes about Purple Robe Black Locust:

Although the flowers are edible, the bark, leaves, and wood are toxic to human beings and livestock.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Seed
Deciduous
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Rounded
Oval

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Green
Bronze

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

Size	Available	Future	Price Per	25+	Qty
250cm 15g
250cm 16g
40mm WB
45mm WB
50mm WB
60mm WB