A fast-growing tree whose pinnate foliage glows golden-yellow from spring through summer before turning amber in autumn, lighting up the garden. Tough and tolerant of poor soils.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 12 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golden Robinia
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' is a fast-growing tree in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 12 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, golden and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Golden Robinia
Golden Robinia suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Golden Robinia does best in loamy, sandy, poor and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Golden Robinia is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Golden Robinia in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Golden Robinia in the garden
Golden Robinia earns its place for a shade tree and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Golden Robinia with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning. All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
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