Robinia hispida
Moss Locust
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Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Description
Robinia hispida, known as the bristly locust, rose-acacia, or moss locust, is a shrub in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, and it is present in other areas, including other regions of North America, as an introduced species. It is grown as an ornamental and can escape cultivation and grow in the wild.
Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Growth
Robinias should be planted in full sun. Shelter from strong winds as the branches are brittle.
Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in fall. Take root cuttings in winter.
Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Pest
Leaf miners, whitefly, weevils, borers and caterpillars are the insect pests that are especially attracted to these plants. Prone to various rots, canker and powdery mildew.
Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Interesting facts
The genus, Robinia, is named after the French gardener Jean Robin. Jean introduced the tree to Europe in the early 17th century. Like other members of the Fabaceae family, Robinias form a mutualistic relationship with the Rhizobium bacterium. These bacteria live inside the roots of the tree. The tree gives the bacteria sugar to feed upon while the bacteria give the tree a usable form of nitrogen. This source of nitrogen makes the need for nitrogen fertilizer more or less unnecessary.
Moss Locust (Robinia hispida) - Soil and irrigation
Locusts prefer moist, well drained soil but will tolerate poor, dry soils.
