Robinia — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Robinia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Robinia hispida
Robinia hispida
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Robinia hispida is very cold tolerant. When fully dormant, top growth can withstand winter temperatures down to around -25°c without damage - the plant is able to survive temperatures down to around -35°c, though top growth is usually killed bak, though the plant will usually resprout from the base. Prefers a position in full sun, but can tolerate light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Robinia neomexicana
Robinia neomexicana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Robinia neomexicana occurs in semiarid continental climates with dry warm springs, hot moist summers, and cold moist winters. When fully dormant, it can tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c. Across its range, two major precipitation seasons exist, with 35 - 42% of precipitation falling as rain in July and August.
Full cultivation guide →Robinia pseudoacacia
Robinia pseudoacacia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Robinia pseudoacacia is a plant of the temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 3,300 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 32°c, but can tolerate 6 - 40°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -35°c, but young growth is more tender and can be severely damaged at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Robinia viscosa
Robinia viscosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Robinia viscosa ia a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -25°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in any soil, preferring one that is not too rich. Requires a well-drained soil, succeeding on dry barren sites.
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