New Mexican Locust
Robinia neomexicana
Fabaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
25 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
july to august
Origin
extends from extreme southeastern Nevada and California,
Watch for this season
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
CarpenterwormModerate
Pupation & Adult Emergence
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.