Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' - summer flowers

Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri'

Collect from nursery only

£95.00

(Rose Acacia Tree) A beautiful small tree originally raised on Hillier's Nursery in the 1930's, Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' has pretty, slightly fragrant, pale-pink flowers borne in abundance in early summer. These flowers look a little like those of a Wisteria and hang from the branches, contrasting beautifully with the delicate, pale green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves.

An unusual and eye-catching garden tree, ideal for a sunny position sheltered from strong winds.

The plants currently available are to large and heavy to send with our normal mail order service. They are available for collection from our nursery only.

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10L pot (4 - 5 years old, approx 200 - 225 cm tall) - collection from nursery only

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

£6.95 standard delivery for ANY number of plants to most of the UK*
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*Surcharges apply for Northern Scotland and Islands

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Small shrub with spikes of violet blue flowers in summer.
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A beautiful small tree originally raised on Hillier's Nursery in the 1930's, Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' has pretty, slightly fragrant, pale-pink flowers borne in abundance in early summer. These flowers look a little like those of a Wisteria and hang from the branches, contrasting beautifully with the delicate, pale green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves.

Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' is an unusual and eye-catching garden tree, ideal for a sunny position sheltered from strong winds.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained soil. Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy. Requires shelter from strong winds.
Flowering Period: May - June.
Flower Colour: Pale pink
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Small tree with a branching, rounded crown once established.
- Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Honey Fungus Resistant

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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