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Tree comparisons


Robinia
Frisia

Frisia is a fast-growing Robinia or false acacia tree, featuring attractive golden-green leaves over the summer, and scented flowers which are much-loved by bees.
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Growing


Robinia
Frisia
Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
Attractive featuresAttractive foliage
Scented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightTolerates shade
PruningLight prune
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsSheltered site
Occasional flooding
Occasional drought
Coastal site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Melliferous
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Identification


Robinia
Frisia
Flowering monthJune
Leaf colourYellow-green
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Country of originNetherlands
Annual cycleDeciduous
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