Robinia 'Pink Cascade'

Robinia X margaretta Pink Cascade more commonly known as the Pink False Acacia Tree is a deciduous tree that has an irregular, open crown and a flattened top. It has spiny branches and pinnate leaves, as well as clusters of large drooping deep pink flowers in Spring. The younger leaves will be bronze in colour however to change to green once the tree has matured.

The flowers of the False Acacia are a lot more vibrant in colour than most pink flowerings and emit a pleasant fragrance. These flowers are followed by long brown seed pods in the Autumn.

Robinia X margaretta is best grown in a location in full sun however can tolerate a slightly shaded area. The branches will initially begin to grow vertically and then bend downwards.

False Acacia trees do not require regular pruning, remove unwanted branches to prevent overcrowding in mid-Summer, this will allow the wounds to heal before the Winter.