Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers R-S : ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA False Acacia, Black Locust

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 80ft (24m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 5-10ft (1.5-3m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Excellent fast growing thorny barrier. Young branches bear short, sharp hooked spines, which help protect it from grazing stock. Pale green lush foliage turns a good yellow in autumn. Large pendulous bunches of pea-like, fragrant white flowers in June which are attractive to bees. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Deciduous. HEDGE Trim in winter and after flowering, if necessary. For hedges 5-10ft (1.5-3m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. TREE 30ft x 15ft (9m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft (24m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Tr  3-4ft 90-120cm £1.49 £1.35 £1.26 £1.09 Tr = Transplanted, click here for more details. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details. Warning: Some parts of this plant are poisonous.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.