Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe'
Purple Robe Locust

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 Flower Notes:
Flowers grow in clusters and are a deep pink-violet color that bloom in Spring.
 Foliage Notes:
Brilliant red-orange fall color.
 Fruit Notes:
Purple-brown seed pods
 Ultimate Height:
30-40 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-30 feet
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  • Flowering Characteristics 362

    • Additional Information

    This cultivar is note worthy due to is deep pink-violet flowers that have a strong sweet smelling fragrance. It is advertised to be relatively thornless.

    6 Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe' found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12025_00066*AAGMALL
    22025_00066*BAGMALL
    32025_00066*CAGMALL
    42025_00067*ANLSN
    52025_00067*BNLSN
    62025_00067*CNLSN

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