Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’ Purple Robe Black Locust
Height: 40'
Growth: moderate
Spring Foliage: purple, blue-green
Fall Foliage: yellow
Spread: 25'
Habit: rounded
Flower: violet, pea-like
Fruit: 2"-4" brown pod
Application
Purple tinted new growth matures to a dull, blue-green on pinnately compound leaves. Beautiful, violet pea-like, fragrant flowers bloom in pendulous clusters in late May to early June for about a week.