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Robinia X ambigua 'Idahoensis'

Idaho Locust

Plant photo of: Robinia X ambigua 'Idahoensis'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Seatree Nursery/Frommer

 

Description

This tree will grow 40' tall by 30' wide and has small, light green leaves with clusters of bright magenta fragrant flowers that bloom in spring. Leaves turn yellow in fall and then drop. This upward arching tree tolerates heat as well as cold. Idaho Locust prefers full to part sun and well draining soil. This variety has no seed pods.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.