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Umbrella Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’
Umbrella Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’
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Umbraculifera black locust forms a compact, rounded crown with delicate leaflets and little or no flowering. Use in a courtyard, at an entrance or in a formal row of small standards.
Plant at a glance
About this plant
About this plant
Umbraculifera black locust forms a compact, rounded crown with delicate leaflets and little or no flowering.
Its branches make a dense, spherical crown above its graft, an attractive outline even when the deciduous leaves have fallen.
Best used for
Best used for
Use in a courtyard, at an entrance or in a formal row of small standards.
Leave space around the grafted crown so its natural shape remains visible.
Growth & mature size
Growth & mature size
Expect around 15–30 cm of new growth per year after establishment in good conditions. For grafted standards, the stem height is already set at grafting; the crown develops above it. At maturity it typically reaches 4–6 m in height and 3–5 m in width. Allow room for a dense, spherical crown above its graft; soil, water, exposure and pruning all influence its final outline.
How to care
How to care
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply through the first growing seasons and during prolonged dry spells later on. Top-dress with mature compost once a year in spring, keeping it clear of the stems. Keep shoots emerging below the graft removed and lightly thin or shape the crown only when needed.
What you will receive
What you will receive
You will receive a healthy container plant in the selected size. The plant is prepared for delivery and supplied ready for planting.
Natural variation in shape, branching, leaf density and seasonal appearance is normal. Plants may look different depending on the time of year.
