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Rose Acacia, Bristly Locust, Moss Locust 'Macrophylla'

Robiniahispida

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Robinia (roh-BIN-ee-uh)

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Species

hispida (HISS-pih-duh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

negative

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