Plants profile for robinia pseudoacacia black locust. Black locust is a fast growing, extremely tough, loose, open tree with compound leaves which drop in pieces, creating little debris. The golden robinia, mop top robinia and other ornamental forms of robinia are attractive, small trees for warm to cool areas brisbane to perth and south and mountain areas but their suckering habit needs to be considered if these trees are chosen for a small garden. Any person who deals with any plant, who knows or ought to know of any biosecurity risk, has a duty to ensure the risk is prevented, eliminated or minimised, so far as is reasonably practicable. It propagates easily by seed, coppice and root suckers and is an aggressive, thorny pioneer species.
Plants are available in most nurseries throughout australia. Media in category robinia pseudoacaciathe following 150 files are in this category, out of 150 total. From the author of the bestselling picture book corduroy, comes a story of. It is a moderate grower with striking lime green foliage which intensifies into a vibrant, golden colour in autumn. Advanced trees for heating and cooling make your space what you want by creating your own microclimate. The black locust is botanically called robinia pseudoacacia. Michener though it is a firmly entrenched member of the commonwealths flora, the black locust is not native to massachusetts our common black locust robinia pseudoa cacia l. The leaves are imparipinnate and the flowers are white. Foliage is bright green, turning yellow in autumn and long, fragrant white flowers appear in late spring or summer. Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly called black locust, is medium sized, suckering, deciduous tree that typically grows to 3050 less frequently to 80 tall.
Black locust, robinia pseudoacacia, tree seeds fast. Although originally native to the allegheny mountains, it has escaped gardens and naturalized over time to cover much of the united states and southern canada plus parts of europe, asia and south. Black locust robinia pseudoacacia is a tree in the subfamily faboideae of the pea family fabaceae. Robinia pseudoacacia euforgen european forest genetic. The tree is a deciduous tree, it will be up to 25 m 82 ft high. Don looked at a street tree planting of golden robinias robinia pseudocacia frisia. Robinia pseudoacacia purple robe from neil vanderkruk. Black locust robinia pseudoacacia is a mediumsized, fastgrowing deciduous tree native to north america. Its hanging clusters of scented, white flowers are a common sight in streets and parks in england. The following specific use information is based on published papers and reports by researchers and land managers.
Robinia pseudoacacia umbaculifera is a fast growing deciduous tree with pinnate dark green leaves and a rounded growth habit. Robinia pseudoacacia, also known in its native territory as black locust, is a tree native to the southeastern united states, but has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate north america, europe, southern africa and asia and is considered an invasive species in some areas. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the genus robinia has recently been comprehensively investigated by peabody 1984 and isely and peabody 1984, who recognized four different species of robinia r. A weed report from the book weed control in natural areas in the western united states black locust. Mop top robinia plant profile and landscaping uses. Used widely as a street tree robinia pseudoacacia or the mop top robinia is a deciduous tree with attractive green foliage is fast growing and withstands poor soils and poor air quality. Suitable for hot dry climates and coastal conditions, however it does. Fastgrowing, robinia pseudoacacia black locust is a spreading, suckering, deciduous tree boasting attractive compound leaves and pendulous racemes of scented pealike flowers.
The modern cultivars are generally less invasive than the typical form of this species and the two most popular of these are golden locust robinia pseudoacacia frisia, with yellowishgreen leaves, and mop top robinia robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera. Moptop robinia, locust, robinia robinia pseudoacacia. Although originally native to the allegheny mountains, it has escaped gardens and naturalized over time to cover much of the united states and southern canada plus parts of europe, asia. A fast growing variety which is often grown as a standard with a ball of foliage which sits above a straight trunk. It is widely used as a street tree, particularly in polluted areas and, because of its small size and pretty colouring, was often recommended as a tree for suburban gardens. Robinia pseudoacacia wikibooks, open books for an open world. Pollard the crown in march to maintain shape and keep smaller. Very effective grafted at 1m as a half standard tree, with broad crown and picturesque weeping branches. Robinia pseudoacacia is a deciduous tree that, while native to parts of the united states, has spread to and become invasive in other parts of the country. Black locust seeds black locust tree seedling flowering renewable firewood posts native live plant 15 seeds black locust tree bonsai white, pendulous, wisteria like flowers standard or container gardening robinia pseudoacacia. Observation search 1095 records plant characteristics. This cultivar has been available since the early 1800s and is much more popular in french and german gardens, where the climate facilitates better performance than in the uk.
Better suited to a relatively protected site as branches can be. From the author of the bestselling picture book corduroy, comes a story of one boy who refused to get a haircut. Robinia pseudoacacia, hilden, germany may, 2003 similarities of robinia pseudoacacia with the acacias. As the leaves fall, they reveal the beautiful, deeply furrowed rough bark. It is endemic to a few small areas of the united states, but it has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate north america, europe, southern africa and asia and is considered an invasive species in some areas. Don freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including corduroy, a pocket for corduroy, and the caldecott honor book fly high. Michener though it is a firmly entrenched member of the commonwealths flora, the black locust is not native to massachusetts our common black locust robinia pseudoacacia l. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. Moppy has this mop top of blazing red hair and has a mild anxiety attack when his mother sends him to get it cut. Bold and sought after architectural trees sure to make a statement. Excellent for container arrangements and rock gardens.
Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera architectural plants. A fun, classic story about a boy who needs a haircut. This was a vogue tree in australian gardens and landscapes during the 1980s and it is still tremendously popular today. The genus robinia is named for jean robin 15501629 and his son vespasian robin 15791662, herbalists to kings of france and first to cultivate locust in europe.
Each plant profile in the database contains nomenclature info, botanical data, plant description, large, highresolution pictures, images and photos of the plants and its parts, detailed. General biosecurity duty all plants are regulated with a general biosecurity duty to prevent, eliminate or minimise any biosecurity risk they may pose. Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera is a top worked, mop headed form of false acacia which forms a round and compact shape at maturity. Great specimen trees, and equally spectacular planted in a group.
It is a hardy tree that likes a sunny position in a well drained soil. Outstanding smaller tree with rich golden yellow leaves spring to autumn. Robinia pseudoacacia, a dicot, is a tree that is not native to california. It is a mediumsized, deciduous, fastgrowing thorny tree with high suckering capacity.
Black locust produces numerous suckers from the roots, and forms dense clonal colonies that exclude native vegetation. Robinia pseudoacacia inermis mop top robinia trees. This attractive deciduous tree provides soft filtered shade with its open habit and pinnate leaf shape. Black locust is a rapidly growing, deciduous tree that is native to north america. Other trade names may be available, and other compounds also are labeled for this weed. This member of the pea and bean family leguminosae was first introduced to europe from north america at the beginning of the 17th century.
Black locust, robinia pseudoacacia, tree seeds fast, hardy. It is also bothered by carpenterworm, locust leaf miner, and scales. Other cultivars include hillieri, inermis, lace lady, decaisneana and purple. Trees grow upright in forests, but develop an open growth form in more open areas.
Will grow to approx 5m, often used under power lines. A good selection for locations which are susceptible to drought. Each plant profile in the database contains nomenclature info, botanical data, plant description, large, highresolution pictures, images and photos of the plants and its parts, detailed information such as uses, history, habitat, and medicinal properties, ph. Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known in its native territory as black locust, is a mediumsized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe robinieae. It has pendant racemes of pea like flowers in spring and early summer. The pruning can be quite severe if the size needs to be reduced significantly. Pronunciation of robinia pseudoacacia with 2 audio pronunciations, 3 synonyms, 7 translations, 5 sentences and more for robinia pseudoacacia. The introduction of black locust robinia pseudoacacia l. Although originally native to the allegheny mountains, it has escaped gardens and naturalized over time to cover much of the united states and southern canada plus parts of europe, asia and south america.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 8996. Foliage, seeds, and especially bark are toxic to humans and livestock when ingested, but rarely fatal. Umbrella false acacia, top worked false acacia, mop headed. Learn about the mop top robinia plant of robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera genus. Robinia mop top should be pruned in winter to maintain the mop head shape. Robinia is a genus of about 10 species native to eastern north america and mexico. Robinia pseudoacacia frisia problems rhs gardening. A young boy finally agrees to have his hair cut when a.
Foliage is bright green, turning yellow in autumn and long, fragrant white flowers appear in late spring or summer, followed by reddishbrown pods. Robina pseudoacacia umbraculifera very useful tree for poor, dry soil. Grows in any soil except very waterlogged conditions. The dark bluegreen leaves comprise 511 pairs of oval leaflets, which turn yellow in the fall, before shedding to the ground. Purple robe black locust growing and maintenance tips.
However, before you plant a golden robinia it is important to be aware that this tree is very prone to suckering. Flowers are reported as nontoxic to slightly narcotic. Mop top is a darling book from my childhood about a boy not wanting to get his hair cut and the consequences this brings. The golden robinia robinia pseudoacacia frisia was a vogue tree in australian gardens and landscapes during the 1980s and is still popular today. Robinia pseudoacacia black locust page 4 propagation is by seed or cuttings. Overview appearance robinia pseudoacacia is a deciduous tree that, while native to parts of the united states, has spread to and become invasive in other parts of the country. However, in recent years, this particular cultivar, frisia, has suffered from a range of problems, causing the ultimate loss of the tree. This tree is a thornless robinia with an upright growth habit.
Long white, pealike flowers are fragrant and appear in early summer, followed by smooth brown seed pods. It is native to the southeastern united states, but has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate north america, europe and asia and is considered an invasive species in some areas. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. This is the profile for the plant robinia pseudoacacia false acacia robinja.