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The Robinia or 'False Acacia' are characterised by their attractive, pinnate leaves, often shiny stems and pendent racemes of pea-flowers which are particularly attractive to bees. The Robinia genus stems from the family Fanaceae and the trees in this genus are native to North America and Mexico. The genus was names after a father and son duo, Jean and Vespasien Robin, who were gardeners to the French royal family and introduced the variety to them in 1601.
Robinia trees are widely planted in the UK and they are prized for their pretty pinnate leaves and their delightful floral display. The flowers are pea-like and are held in dangling pendants; the flowers carry a light fragrance and they are very attractive to bees and other wildlife. The ‘False Acacia’ is a useful garden tree which thrives in all types of soil and atmospheric conditions.
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Robinia Casque Rouge
Pink Cascade
Common Name: Pink Cascade/ Pink Robinia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x margareta 'Casque Rouge' (aka Pink Cascade)Soil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Large Purplish pink flowersHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 7m/4mSpecial features: Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring.Robinia x slavinii 'Casque Rouge' is an open, rounded deciduous tree with spiny branches and pinnate leaves made up of many mid green leaflets. Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring are followed by long brown seed pods in the Autumn.
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Robinia Frisia
False Acacia Tree
Common Name: False Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds.Flowering period/colour: May and June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/5mSpecial features: Rich golden yellow foliage.Robinia 'Frisia' is an extremely beautiful tree with yellow foliage which is retained throughout the summer. Before leaf fall the colour develops into a deep orange-yellow which makes a fantastic autumnal focal point. This is a fast-growing tree which has a broadly columnar structure and a bushy habit. The 'Frisia' is often planted next to something purple but also looks good next to dark green.
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Robinia Hillieri
Pink Acacia Tree
Common Name: Pink Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' Soil: Best in well-drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Pale pink Hardiness: Hardy, but requires some shelter from strong windsHeight/spread after 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer. The Hillieri is an outstanding variety of robinia; this tree features the most beautiful display of summer flowers which open up from their deep pink buds. During spring and summer the branches are studded with racemes of pale pink pea-like flowers which carry the most delightfully sweet scent. Even when the flowers have disappeared, the foliage offers great ornamental interest as the leaves are divided into fine pinnate leaflets that are mid-green in colour. This tree makes a great specimen and it works very well when planted near a seating area as you can enjoy the fragrance of the pretty flowers.
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