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Golden Locust

Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

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Overview

The Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia', commonly known as the Golden Locust, features vibrant golden-yellow foliage that creates a striking contrast in the landscape. This deciduous tree grows to an average height of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil conditions. Seasonal blooms display fragrant white flowers. Handle with care due to its brittle wood and sharp thorns.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — commonly known as the Golden Locust
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil conditionsGolden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — features vibrant golden-yellow foliage that creates a striking contrast in the landscapeGolden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — Handle with care due to its brittle wood and sharp thornsGolden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — This deciduous tree grows to an average height of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feetGolden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — Seasonal blooms display fragrant white flowersGolden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — commonly known as the Golden Locust tree+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — commonly known as the Golden Locust
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil conditions
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — features vibrant golden-yellow foliage that creates a striking contrast in the landscape
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — Handle with care due to its brittle wood and sharp thorns
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — This deciduous tree grows to an average height of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — Seasonal blooms display fragrant white flowers
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — commonly known as the Golden Locust tree
Golden Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia 'Frisia') — thriving in USDA zones 4-8
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