Robinia Pseudoacacia Frisia aka False Acacia Options
90-120cm: Usually comes in a 3-5L pot and 1-2 years old.
100+cm: Usually comes in a 5-10 Litre container and around 100-150cm tall.1-2 years old. (see notes below)
125+cm: Usually comes in a 9-12L pot and around 125-150cm tall. 2-3 years old. (see notes below)
150+cm :Usually comes in a 7-15 litre container and will be 150-180cm tall.2-3 years old.(see notes below)
175-200: Usually comes in a 10-20L pot, Half Standard and 175-200cm tall at delivery. (see notes below)
200-250cm: Usually comes in a 10-20L pot, Half Standard and 200-250cm tall at delivery
Girth 6-8cm : Usually comes in a 18L pot and will be a standard. Around 180-240cm tall.
Girth 8-10cm : Usually comes in a 18-30L pot and will be a standard. *Around 240-300cm tall.
Girth 10-12cm: Usually comes in a 30-35L pot and will be a standard. *Around 300-360cm tall.
Girth 12-14cm: Usually comes in a 35-50L pot and will be a standard. *Around 360-420cm tall.
Girth 14-16cm: Usually comes in a 110L pot and will be a standard. *Around 420-480cm tall.
Girth 16-18cm: Usually comes in a 110L pot and will be a standard. *Around 480-540cm tall.
Notes Below
The smaller sizes, 100+, 125+cm. 150+cm and 175+cm have been coming through at the start of the season with very little foliage. They will bush up without issue.
Large/Mature Robinia Pseudoacacia Frisia aka False Acacia Sizing Explained
Once a Robinia False Acacia reaches around 200cm tall, it is much more accurate to measure it as girth instead of height. Each step up represents around 12-18 months of growth and there will be a noticeable increase in trunk diameter, root ball size and size of canopy.
*The heights given are approximate and are a guideline only.
Robinia Pseudoacacia Frisia aka False Acacia
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’, also known as Golden False Acacia, is a fast-growing ornamental tree with glowing yellow-green foliage, an open airy crown and striking wine-red thorns on young shoots.
This is a tree for quick impact. In the right position, Robinia ‘Frisia’ grows strongly when young, giving a garden height, colour and structure much faster than many slower-growing ornamental trees. It is best used as a specimen tree where its bright foliage can be properly seen.
The leaves are finely divided into many small leaflets, giving the canopy a light, elegant appearance rather than a dense, heavy look. New foliage opens bright yellow to yellow-green, becomes vivid through summer and can turn orange-yellow in autumn before falling.
One of the most distinctive features of Robinia ‘Frisia’ is its young thorny growth. New shoots can carry striking wine-red thorns, which later turn brown. They add character to the tree, but gloves are sensible when planting, handling or pruning.
In early summer, False Acacia can produce fragrant white pea-like flowers. These are attractive to pollinating insects and add another seasonal feature alongside the golden foliage.
Robinia ‘Frisia’ is a medium to large tree, typically reaching around 12–15m high with a spread of about 5–8m. It is not a tree for a cramped corner, tiny patio or narrow border. Plant it where it has room to develop properly, away from buildings, drains, paving and tight boundaries.
Planting Pseudoacacia Frisia aka False Acacia
Plant in full sun, in a sheltered position away from strong winds. Robinia ‘Frisia’ does best in well-drained soil and is tolerant of a range of soil types, including chalky or lighter soils. Once established, it can tolerate drier conditions better than many ornamental trees, but it should still be watered well during establishment.
Pruning is usually minimal. Remove dead, damaged or badly placed branches when needed, and remove suckers while they are young. Avoid unnecessary root disturbance, as Robinia can sucker if stressed or damaged.
Important note: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ has suffered from dieback problems in some areas. Affected trees may leaf poorly, lose foliage early or decline. Planting in a suitable position and avoiding stress may help, but this is a known issue with this variety and should be considered before buying.
All parts of Robinia should be treated as harmful if eaten, and the plant may irritate skin. Do not plant it where pets, livestock or children are likely to eat leaves, bark, seeds or prunings.
General Information About Robinia Pseudoacacia Frisia aka False Acacia
Fungal leaf spot can cause premature leaf fall but leave the leaf rib still attached to the branch. This can occur more so during cool and wet Summers.
Most Robinia is nitrogen-fixing meaning they take Nitrogen from the atmosphere and move it to the soil which is very much like stealing compost from B&Q i.e. free fertiliser.
It provides a tough, rot-resistant wood that burns long and hot, even when you cut them into very short pieces which we found amazing.
Robina nectar is very popular with bees for making Acacia honey.
You can coppice these trees right back to the roots and they will bounce back.
Most of the tree is toxic apart from the flowers so no Robinia Rolls or Falsa Acacia stews.
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