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Robinia 'Idahoensis'

Idaho Magenta Locust

Plant photo of: Robinia 'Idahoensis'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Seatree Nursery/Frommer

 

Description

This tree will grow 40' tall by 30' wide and has small, light green leaves with clusters of bright magenta fragrant flowers that bloom in spring. Leaves turn yellow in fall and then drop. This upward arching tree tolerates heat as well as cold. Idaho Locust prefers full to part sun and well draining soil. This variety has no seed pods.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).