Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ (Black Locust)

Rich, golden-yellow foliage from spring to autumn creates a brilliant splash of colour. Colour is maintained until leaf-drop. Forms a neat, rounded head on a sturdy trunk with dark bark. Perfumed, cream, pea-like flowers in early summer. Grows approximately 5m high x 4m in 10 years. Reaches 7-10m at full size.

Tolerant of most soil types but prefers a moist, well-drained position in full sun. Tolerant of heat, drought, and pollution. Excellent street tree. Frost hardy. Suitable for coastal conditions.