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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours,If seeds do not swell treat with boiling water

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required, innoculant could be used

Native to: TN), USA, USA (NC

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Robinia hispidaRobinia hispida

Bristly Locust, Moss Locust, Rose Acacia

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Robinia hispida

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

21,351

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0 lb

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836825

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours,If seeds do not swell treat with boiling water

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required, innoculant could be used

Native to: TN), USA, USA (NC

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Robinia hispida, commonly known as Bristly Locust or Rose Acacia, is a captivating and versatile deciduous shrub/tree perfect for enhancing your garden's visual appeal. Native to the central and eastern United States, this robust plant thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8, reaching heights of 2 to 10 feet with a spread of 5 to 15 feet. It’s celebrated for its stunning display of rosy pink to purplish-red flowers that bloom in May, forming pendulous racemes that attract attention and admiration.

Bristly Locust is tolerant of various conditions, making it an excellent choice for challenging landscapes. It withstands drought, deer, erosion, dry soil, and even shallow-rocky terrains, making it suitable for stabilizing embankments and slopes. While it prefers rich, organic soils, it impressively adapts to dry and poor soil conditions, flourishing best in full sun.

Despite its beauty, it's important to note that Bristly Locust can be invasive outside its native range. In cultivation, it's often grafted onto Black Locust roots to prevent aggressive spreading. Its bristly stems and fruit pods add unique texture to the landscape, complemented by attractive compound leaves that turn yellow in fall. Use this showy shrub as a specimen, screen, or informal hedge, and watch it transform your garden into a vibrant, thriving sanctuary.