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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady' (PBR)
false acacia 'Lacy Lady' ( syn. Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby' )
A distinctive slow-growing deciduous tree with charming and unusual twisted stems and curly leaves. The foliage emerges a refreshing lime...
12 litre pot | top worked at 80cm
available to order from spring
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Plant description
A distinctive slow-growing deciduous tree with charming and unusual twisted stems and curly leaves. The foliage emerges a refreshing lime green with multiple pairs of rounded leaflets, transforming into a beautiful buttery yellow in autumn. This dwarf member of the Black Locust family boasts fragrant white flowers hanging delicately from its curled branches in summer. Ideal for large patio pots, 'Lace Lady' offers an architecturally pleasing addition to any outdoor space.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Robinia pseudoacacia Lace Lady' (PBR):
Incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost into the planting hole and backfill. Shelter from strong, drying winds. Prune crowded or damaged branches in mid-summer. Remember to wear protective gloves and long sleeves when pruning robinia trees.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
