Would you like an easy-care deciduous tree for your garden that provides beautiful accents with its blossom? Then a robinia is just the thing. In early summer from May to June bright white cymes hang from the branches and provide a great contrast to the green leaves. Thanks to its flowers, the robinia also has numerous other advantages. Learn more below.
The robinia blooms fantastically white
Characteristics of the robinia flower
- Flower color: white
- Flowering period: May to June
- Inflorescence shape: raceme
- 10-25 flowers make a cluster
- Length of flower clusters: 10-25 cm
- Growth form: hanging down
- Butterfly Blossoms
- Reproduction by insects
Use of the robinia blossom
All parts of the tree, except for the robinia blossom, are poisonous to humans and animals. For this reason, the flower in particular is used in everyday life. This is how you can use the robinia blossom:
Application in medicinal medicine
Ointments, juices and tinctures are made from the flowers of the robinia. These have the following effectiveness:
- antiviral
- laxative
- cholagogue
- softening
- antispasmodic
- diuretic
- tonic
- and narcotic
The robinia as insect pasture
In addition, the blossoms of the robinia exude an intense scent of bergamot. They attract many insects, which is why the deciduous tree is ideal as an insect pasture. This immediately promotes the spread of the plant, since nectar and anthers ripen at the same time and pollination can take place.
Have you ever tried the delicious acacia honey? Black Locusts are known for their bounty of nectar production, which is appreciated by beekeepers and bees alike.
A robinia therefore enriches your garden both visually with the brilliant white flowers and as a useful deciduous tree that serves as a food source for insects.