Purple Robe Locust | Robinia pseudo. 'Purple Robe'
Height: 30-40'
Width: 30'
Shape: Open, ascending
Exposure: Full sun
Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow
Flower: Pink-purple
Zone: 3-8
This beautiful Locust features deep, pinkish purple flowers that hang from the branches in panicles, appearing in late spring. The foliage emerges a bronze-red color in spring, then matures to a deep green in summer. This variety has minimal small thorns.