Robinia margaretta 'Casque Rouge' - 100-125 CM C3

Description
The False acacia 'Casque Rouge' (Robinia x margaretta) is a large, funnel-shaped shrub or small tree that produces purple-red flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from the end of May to the beginning of June. The False acacia 'Casque Rouge' also has pinnate, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres. The False acacia 'Casque Rouge' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Robinia x margaretta 'Pink Cascade'.

Bulletpoints
* brown shoots * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * bronze shoots * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of False acacia 'Casque Rouge' are medium green, pinnate. Bronze-coloured shoots. False acacia 'Casque Rouge' turns bright yellow-green in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The False acacia 'Casque Rouge' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Funnel-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of False acacia 'Casque Rouge' appear in clusters from late May to early June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Robinia x margaretta 'Casque Rouge' are spiny, brown.

Root
Robinia x margaretta 'Casque Rouge' is a deep-rooting plant.