rose acacia

Also known as: bristly locust; moss locust

R. hispida is a suckering deciduous shrub with bristly branches bearing pinnate leaves with oval leaflets, and short racemes of deep rose-pink flowers 3cm long in late spring and early summer

Scientific classification

Species: rose acacia (Robinia hispida)
Genus: Robinia
Family: Fabaceae

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of rose acacia

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of rose acacia

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rose acacia care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Propagate by root cuttings, or propagate by grafting in winter

Growing

Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can be wall-trained, tying in young growths when they are pliable. Shelter from strong winds, as the branches are brittle

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