Robinia neomexicana
NEW MEXICO LOCUST
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: spines
 
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Robinia neomexicana
NEW MEXICO LOCUST
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, mediterranean, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: barrier, espalier

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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