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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Robinia pseudoacacia Casque rouge
Black 'Casque Rouge' Locust
Flower Colors
Description
A small, deciduous tree to 10m with green leaves which have several pairs of round leaflets. They are green through the summer turning yellow in autumn. The flowers are pink-purple and fragrant, hanging from the branches in early summer
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
SpreadingUprightSuckering
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGenerally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15L8285J | H: 175cm | €94.94 |
| 15L8285K | H: 175cm | €89.64 |
| 7.5L8285L | H: 175cm | €84.33 |
| 7.5L8285M | H: 175cm | €79.03 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.