Black Locust vs Fire Light Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Black Locust vs Fire Light Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Fire Light Hydrangea
Black Locust

Fire Light Hydrangea is a flowering shrub that is known for its striking colours. As they mature, the flower colour changes from a creamy white to a vivid deep pink. Hydrangea flowers persist longer compared to other flowering shrubs, blooming from late July into fall. They are a popular choice for flower arrangements.

The Fire Light Hydrangea can be grown as a stand alone shrub, as a hedge, or incorporated into a flower garden. Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. This is from the Proven Winners® collection.

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.

Fire Light Hydrangea Quick Facts

Black Locust Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

Toxicity: toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: white changing to deep pink
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: fire light panicle hydrangea
Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust