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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family |
| Origin: Garden Origin |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 25-40 feet |
| Width: 30-40 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' (Golden Locust) - This selection of the deciduous Locust of Central and Eastern U.S. grows to 25-40 feet tall with a 15 to 20 foot spread. It has golden yellow foliage which darkens before dropping in the fall. As with the species it has pinnately divided leaves of 10-20 leaflets and red spines on young shoots and 6 to 8 inch long clusters of fragrant white flowers in early summer (June here in Santa Barbara). Plant in full sun. Requires very little irrigation. If pruned while young this plant can be trained as a shrub and light pruning is recommended on trees but care should be exercised not to cut large woody stems to avoid fungal infections. This beautiful bright foliaged tree was discovered in an old nursery at Zwollerkerspel, Holland in 1935. Moderately fast growing at about 2'/yr and withstands heat, drought, cold and poor soil once established.
The information about Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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