Buy Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

Also Known As

'Frisia' Black Locust
Golden Locust

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-50'
W: 15'-40'

planting zones

4a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $41

Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total.

Fewer than 26 at Gossler Farms

4”x 5” | $51

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Fewer than 2 at Secret Garden Growers

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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' plant details

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The golden leafed black locust has brilliant yellow foliage all summer with no green at the center of the tree. This year we have 1'-2' plants which will be great to ship. R. 'Frisia' grows 4-6 feet per year.

By: Gossler Farms

An outstanding 25-30' tree with leaves which are a rich golden-yellow from spring to autumn and although not abundant the very striking, brilliant white flowers appear in spring on beautiful pendant racemes and are followed by attractive brown seed pods. This Golden Locust is a great way to create a brilliant splash of color in the shrub border; fixes nitrogen. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Brilliant golden-yellow pinnate leaves are lovely against a dark background, or awash in low morning or evening light. It's a beacon in the landscape and works well as a shade tree that doesn't cast dark shade. This tough tree grows 35 ft tall x 25 ft wide. Panicles of fragrant white flowers make it a refreshing, delightful tree. While well-drained soil is its preference it will tolerate less ideal situations.Minimum temperature: -40°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

An oval, upright arching tree with bright yellow summer foliage. The late spring flowers are white and held on pendulous racemes. Grows well in hot dry climates; adapts well to urban conditions and poor soils.

By: Garden World

Lemon-yellow compound leaves provide filtered shade, deer resistant, drought tolerant, Hardy in zones 4-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Somewhat smaller than species, this tree still is 45' but its yellow-green foliage summer makes the day brighter in the gloomiest weather. Zone 4.

By: Whitman Farms

This artfully-shaped, smaller growing selection, stays slender in habit as it develops graceful curves. Best pruned very little to achieve most artistic form. The leaves of soft yellow-green retain a golden brilliance throughout the heat of summer. In spring 4-7" racemes of creamy flowers open, offering a mild but lovely fragrance to the morning air. An incredibly pleasing tree when planted so the morning sunlight can backlight its leaves!