Botanical Name: Robinia X ambigua 'Purple Robe' Add
Common Name: Purple Robe Locust  
Plant photo of: Robinia X ambigua 'Purple Robe'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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Photographer: Susan Frommer
  • Description

  • Notes

Robinia X ambigua 'Purple robe' is a deciduous tree that grows 25' to 40' tall and 12' to 25' wide with compound green leaves. It requires full sun, low watering (drought tolerant), and will live in poor soil. It has blue, pink, and purple flowers that bloom from April to June.