Robinia Species, Bristly Locust, Rose Acacia, Rose Locust (Robinia hispida)

Robinia hispida

Gorgeous racemes hang down in May, attracting hordes of pollinating bees.

by Toxicodendron Apr 28, 2004 8:57 AM

Closeup of blooms, taken in more sunlight which makes them look lighter and more pink than they are (they are purple).

by Toxicodendron Apr 28, 2004 11:37 PM

2005 added to my garden, lovely

by BUFFY690 Jul 16, 2005 10:04 PM

These were planted decades ago at an old homesite down the road from our home. Being from Minnesota, when I saw this bank of flowers (about 50 feet along the road), I thought they were lilacs!

by Barbara44 May 16, 2008 11:11 PM

Krapets, Bulgaria. Zone 8a, sea level. Grown from seed.

by purplesun Aug 18, 2013 5:52 AM

1 of 5

Type

Shrubs

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Condition

Zone 9, Full Sun

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