Frisia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Frisia is a form of the false acacia, Robinia pseudoacacia, named for its bright yellow leaves, which make it a colourful sight throughout the summer, turning to gold in the autumn. The leaves have an attractive pinnate form - each leaf is comprised of several individual leaflets, giving a frond-like appearance.

It will grow fairly quickly to a height of 6m or so.

Scented pea-like white flowers appear in early summer and are extremely popular with honey bees. The honey produced from this speecies (Robinia pseudoacacia) is often known as acacia-honey and is a very high quality.

Frisia robinia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £82.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 28th April.

How to grow

Like all Robinias, Frisia is easy to grow and will thrive in most conditions, including poor or chalky soils. It will also fix nitrogen into soil.

Its one weakness is it is susceptible to wind damage when young, so is best planted in a sheltered location.

Note that the seed pods of this tree are poisonous.

History

The species Robinia pseudoacacia originates from the eastern United States. It is also known as the false acacia on account of its dense hard rot-resistant wood.

If it is being grown as a regular tree Frisia only needs light or no pruning. However if it is being grown for its wood it responds very well to coppicing, and once established will grow back from the roots very quickly.

Frisia characteristics

Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (former) - 1993
Attractive featuresAttractive foliageScented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightTolerates shade
PruningLight prune
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsSheltered siteCoastal siteOccasional floodingOccasional drought
WildlifeAttractive to birdsMelliferous
Flowering monthJune
Leaf colourYellow-green
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Country of originNetherlands
Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 11-Mar-2023.

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