PURPLE ROBE™ BLACK LOCUST

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Hardiness Zone: 4-8
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Mature Height: 30-40 Feet
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Mature Spread: 20-30 Feet

Buy Purple Robe™ Black Locust online. This small, tough native tree is prized for its fragrant purple panicles of flowers that appear from mid to late spring. Additionally, ‘Purple Robe’ is incredibly tough, super hardy, and drought tolerant. This variety is relatively thornless, although the occasional thorn may be found. This tree thrives in a variety of difficult conditions and is great as a street tree, too. Use this tree to add the wonderful wisteria-like flowers without the agressive vining habit of wisteria.

Family: Fabaceae
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Common Name: Locust

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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