ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’

$10.00

ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’ combines airy, fast growth with vivid purple-pink flower clusters in spring—great for water-wise shade with ornamental impact.

Description

ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’ – A Hardy, Drought-Tolerant Landscape Plant

Botanical Name: ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’
Common Name: ROBINIA
Plant Type: Evergreen Tree/Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sandy, Rocky Soil
Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
Mature Size: 10-30 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide

Why Choose ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’?

ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’ is celebrated for exceptional drought resistance, minimal maintenance needs, and striking seasonal color. It’s ideal for sustainable landscapes and erosion control projects.

Key Features

  • Drought Tolerant: Thrives with little water once established.
  • Vibrant Blooms: Brightens gardens from late spring through summer.
  • Low Maintenance: Minimal pruning and fertilization required.
  • Wildlife Attraction: Provides habitat and food sources for pollinators.

Ideal Uses in Landscaping

Perfect for xeriscaping, wildlife gardens, erosion control, and sunny landscape designs. The elegant form also makes ROBINIA ‘Purple Robe’ an excellent choice as a feature tree.

Perfect for:

  • Xeriscaped gardens and drought-tolerant designs
  • Windbreaks and soil stabilization
  • Wildlife-friendly yards and pollinator gardens
  • Low-maintenance commercial or residential landscapes

Care Instructions

  • Watering: Water deeply but infrequently once established.
  • Sunlight: Full sun exposure ensures best growth and blooming.
  • Soil: Prefers sandy, rocky, or well-drained soils.
  • Pruning: Light shaping in early spring if needed.
  • Cold Tolerance: Hardy in zones 8-11, tolerates mild frosts.

Additional information

Size

05, 15, 20, 24, 36