'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree | Robinia pseudoacacia
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'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree
Robinia pseudoacacia
- A fast growing deciduous tree grown in the USA since the 1600s
- Large, deep pink clusters of lightly scented pea-like blossoms in early summer. Deadhead them and you can expect a second flush of flowering in mid-summer.
- Pinnate leaves emerge bronze, turn lime green then change to golden yellow in autumn
- Attractive long, brown seed pods form in autumn
- Drought tolerant once established - ideal for a dry patch of ground
- Salt and pollution tolerance make it a great choice for coastal locations and cities.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree reaches a height of 10 to 12 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Robinia pseudoacacia is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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