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Robinia X ambigua 'Idahoensis'

Idaho Magenta 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

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.