Purple Robe Black Locust
Botanical Name: Robinia p. 'Purple Robe'
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About Purple Robe Black Locust
A medium sized, oval shaped tree with a showy spring flower show of violet purple pea-like flowers. The bronze green foliage has a delicate appearance, but this is a tough tree tolerant of urban sites. Use as a lawn tree or add to a mixed tree planting.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Purple Robe Black Locust
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow
Bloom Time:
May-Jun
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Oval
Mature Height:
30ft to 40ft
Mature Width:
20ft to 30ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils