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Robinia pseudoacacia Hillieri Tree

Pink False Acacia Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£75

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Fragrant summer flowers against Green, pinnate leaves

Soil Prefers well-drained sites, but tolerant of most soil types

Description

This elegant small ornamental tree with delicate, mid-green foliage, developing a rounded head of branches makes the perfect garden feature. The Pink Acacia tree produces fragrant, pale pink/lilac flowers that are borne abundantly in June against the pinnate, summer foliage. These attractive pea-like flowers hang in racemes along the branches.

Robinia Pseudoacacia Hillieri is a tough tree, tolerant of drought and best suited to a sheltered position in full sun or dappled shade and particularly benefits from being sheltered from cold winds. This Pink Acacia Tree will grow to 6 x 4 metres in 20 years. This variety has the RHS Award of Garden Merit but it is fairly unusual - only small numbers of this lovely tree are produced each year.

Robinia pseudoacacia (false acacia) has a great pedigree. It was named by Carl Linnaeus in honour of the French botanist Jean Robin and his son, royal gardeners to Henry IV of France.

AKA Robinia Pseudoacacia Hillieri, Robinia x slavinii Hillieri, Pink Acacia, Pink False Acacia

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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