Robinia × margaretta Casque Rouge
locust 'Pink Cascade'
A small, deciduous tree to 10m with green leaves which have several pairs of round leaflets. They are green through the summer turning yellow in autumn. The flowers are pink-purple and fragrant, hanging from the branches in early summer
Synonyms
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Red Cascade'Robinia × margaretta 'Casque Rouge'
see moreRobinia × margaretta 'Red Cascade'
Robinia 'Casque Rouge'
Robinia pseudocacia 'Rouge Casquade'
Robinia × margaretta Casque Rouge
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright, Suckering
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Robinia are vigorous suckering trees and shrubs, sometimes thorny, with pinnate leaves and racemes of pea-type flowers in early summer, sometimes followed by seed pods
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any soil in good light. Remove any suckers that grow, which may have long thorns. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 7; pruning should be done in late summer or early autumn to prevent bleeding; sucker removal if necessary, in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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