Robinia

pseudoacacia Frisia

FEATURES:

A fast growing and spreading tree growing to a height of up to 10 metres. Attractive golden yellow foliage contrast with red thorns and then darken to green in Summer and orange yellow in Autumn. Spring brings dense drooping clusters of fragrant white pea like flowers. Red Thorns.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

10 metres x 5 metres

SHAPE:

Oval to round with upright branching

FOLIAGE:

Dark green pinnate foliage and some thorns.

FLOWERS:

In Spring, beautiful perfumed racemes of bright pink (wisteria like) flowers bloom, fading to pale pink.

COMMENTS:

A beautiful specimen tree with an open canopy of green pinnate leaves. Suitable to most soil conditions and also tolerant to air pollution. Brittle branches can be susceptible to strong winds.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.