Description
The Pink-Flowered Locust Tree (Robinia ‘Margaretta Georgia da Torino®’) is a beautiful ornamental tree known for its spectacular hanging clusters of pink to rosy-purple blossoms in late spring. Combining elegance and resilience, it brings vivid color and lightness to any garden.
Its open, graceful shape and feathery green foliage give it a refined appearance throughout the season. Highly hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in a wide range of European climates. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it both an aesthetic and ecological asset for gardens, parks, and natural landscapes.
Origin: Bred in Europe from classic black locusts to produce richly pink flowers.
Botanical family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae).
Description: Medium-sized, deciduous tree with a light, elegant habit. The leaves are composed of small oval leaflets that turn golden yellow in autumn.
Mature height: 8–10 m
Spread: 6–8 m
Form: Open crown with gracefully arching branches.
Flowering period: May to June.
Flowers: Hanging racemes 10–15 cm long, in shades of pink to rosy-purple, slightly fragrant and highly attractive to pollinators.
Fruits: Long seed pods typical of the legume family, decorative until autumn.
Wildlife value: Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Light: Full sun or light partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic, moderately dry to fresh.
Hardiness: Excellent – withstands temperatures down to –25 °C.
Resistance: Tolerant to wind and pollution.
Best planting time: Autumn or spring, outside frost periods.
Soil preparation: Deeply loosen the soil and enrich with mature compost.
Spacing: 6–8 m between trees.
Watering after planting: Regular watering during the first growing season.
Mulching: Recommended to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
Pruning: Minimal; prune lightly after flowering if necessary to maintain shape. Avoid heavy pruning.
Ideal placement: As a specimen tree in lawns or flower beds, or planted in groups in larger landscapes.
Combinations: Works beautifully with lilacs, magnolias, or ornamental cherries.
Applications: Perfect for natural gardens, rural settings, parks, and ecological landscaping projects.
Susceptibility: Generally very resistant. Avoid poorly drained, heavy soils.
Diseases: Rarely affected by fungi or pests.
Prevention: Ensure proper air circulation and drainage.
Plant in sunny, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during the first year, then only in prolonged drought.
Mulch around the base to maintain soil moisture.
Once established, the tree requires little maintenance and offers long-term beauty.
The Pink-Flowered Locust Tree (Robinia ‘Margaretta Georgia da Torino®’) is an ornamental and ecological treasure, combining fragrance, color, and hardiness. Its pink, cascading flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in gardens and parks. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny, well-drained soil and withstands both cold winters and dry summers. Perfect for naturalistic or rural gardens, it offers an elegant silhouette and vibrant seasonal interest—a refined yet robust choice for any landscape.
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