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    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'

    Also Known As

    • Mop-head Black Locust

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 5'-20'
    • W: 5'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' plant details

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 5 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: compact, shade tree, small tree, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Once used for clipped specimens in 19th century villa gardens, this thornless locust forms a small, densely rounded tree which rarely flowers but is excellent for the formal garden or street planting. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' plant

    How to Grow Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

    aka 'Frisia' Black Locust, Golden Locust

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Lace Lady Twisty Baby™ Locust

    Scientific Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lacy Lady'

    aka Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady', Lacy Lady Twisty Baby Locust

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lace Lady Twisty Baby™ Locust form by Karl Gercens III
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    Robinia 'Purple Robe'

    aka Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe', Robinia Purple Robe™, LOCUST, Purple Robe Black Locust

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 25'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Robinia 'Purple Robe' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri'

    aka Robinia slavinii 'Hillieri', Hillieri Compact Pink Locust, Hillieri Rose Acacia Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 26'

    Width: 20'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' form by Wouter Hagens
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    Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge

    Scientific Name: Robinia x margaretta 'Pink Cascade'

    aka Robinia 'Casque Rouge', Casque Rouge Locust

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Robinia x margaretta Casque Rouge flower, foliage, form by Cobber17
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