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Black Locust vs Pinky Winky Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Black Locust

Pinky Winky Hydrangea is an adaptable and tolerant hydrangea variety with unusual flowers. In late summer, clusters of white blooms emerge, transforming to shades of pink and white. This two-toned effect is outstanding and will make a stunning flowering addition to your yard.

Try Pinky Winky Hydrangea in mass plantings or as an accent plant on its own, just make sure you mulch the root system to help insulate in colder climates.

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Quick Facts

Black Locust Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red purple
Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: pink flowers with white tips
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust