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Robinia Species, New Mexico Locust, Desert Locust

Robinianeomexicana

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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

neomexicana (nee-oh-meks-ih-KAY-nuh)

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Synonym

Robinia rusbyi

Robinia subvelutina

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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