Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' (Frisa Black Locust, False Acacia Frisia)


Botanical Information

FamilyFabaceae
GenusRobinia
Speciespseudoacacia
Cultivar'Frisia'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height12 m
Spread4 - 8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA medium-sized bushy tree.
ShapeBushy.
LandscapeGood as a solitary drought-resistant plant or specimen.
PropagationBy seed.
CultivationGrow under full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil of any acidity.
PestsMay be susceptible to 'Frisia' dieback.
Notable SpecimensVanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThorny exfoliating bark.
Leaf DescriptionSmall pinnate-simple leaves.
Flower DescriptionRacemes of small pea-type flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSmall seed pods.
Colour DescriptionBright golden-green leaves, small white flowers and non-showy greyish-brown to dark brown bark and branches.
Texture DescriptionMedium to bushy.

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