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Robinia pseudoacacia Inermis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Robinia pseudoacacia Inermis Mop Top Robina, Black Locust, False Acacia,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Dense, Oval, Rounded, Upright

Description:

Fast growing, deciduous upright tree with a dense rounded top of soft bright-green foliage. Very popular as a street tree in industrial and residential areas because of it's pollution tolerance. Great year round interest. Branches are quite brittle and may snap in high winds. Grows approx. 3m tall x 3m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Fabaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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