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Pink Cascade

Pink Cascade is named for its profusion of pink / mauve pea-like scented flowers, which appear in long tresses in June.

The tree looks attractive throughout the spring and summer, mainly due to the attactive frond-like pinnate leaves.

Pink Cascade robinia trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £44.95
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
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How to grow

Pink Cascade will grow in almost any soil. It is fast-growng and will reach 5m-6m or so.

History

Pink Cascade is a hybrid of Robinia pseudoacacia, and inherits many of that species qualities, including its dense hard acacia-like wood. Although pruning is not usually necessary, it can be hard-pruned and coppiced if required.

Pink Cascade characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateFast
  • Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional floodingOccasional drought
  • Flowering monthJune
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Robinia Pink Cascade