Botanical Name: Robinia neomexicana | |
Common Name: New Mexico Locust |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Invasive, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds