Robinia hispida / Bristly Locust

An underrated native shrub with many uses, Bristly Locust is a fast growing, low maintenance, many branched shrub with showy, bright pink flowers. It grows 3-8 ft tall with a similar spread, or even wider if allowed to sucker. This shrub can spread quickly so place it carefully. Used for erosion control and naturalizing. Tolerates poor, rocky soil.

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https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ROHI