Rodriguezia venusta ( Rodriguezia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with leathery, 6 inch long leaves and compressed pseudobulbs. In autumn, pendent racems produce numerous, small, fragrant white flowers. Grow epiphytically on bark, or in containers of epiphytic orchid potting mix (with fine-grade bark). Requires full light, […]

Rodgersia ( Rodgersia )

Clumpforming perennials with long-stalked, green leaves and white or pink, star-shaped, petalless flowers, followed by dark red or brown fruit. Grow near water water or moist border, in moist, humus rich soil, in full sun or partial shade. Slugs can […]

Robinia slavinii ( Slavinia Locust )

This is a rounded, open deciduous shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Grows to 30 feet tall and wide. Dark green leaves are pinnate to 8 inches in length, with up to 19 ovate to oblong leaflets. Violet-pink to […]

Robinia pseudoacacia ( Black Locust )

Fast growing, broadly columnar tree with spiny shoots. Dark green leaves are pinnate to 12 inches long, with up to 23 lance-shaped leaflets. White, fragrant flowers, to 3/4 inches long are held in pendant racemes, to 8 inches long. Followed […]

Robinia pseudoacacia ( ‘Inermis’ Black Locust )

Fast growing, dense, rounded tree with nearly spineless shoots. Grows 20 feet tall and wide. Dark green leaves are pinnate to 12 inches long, with up to 23 lance-shaped leaflets. Bears very few, if any, flowers. With judicious pruning while […]