False Acacia

Robinia pseudoacacia, known as False Acacia, was brought from its native America to France in the 1600s and soon naturalised all over Europe. Pretty in flower, its thorny stems and haphazard brittle crown make this an unsuitable garden tree, especially as it is prone to suckering up in inappropriate places.

It looks best when young, but as it matures, it becomes a maintenance nightmare! Robinia pseudoacacia thrives on most soils, but in recent years, it and its numerous clones have not done well in the UK and are generally being replaced.

Mature Height: 7-12m

Common names

False Acacia

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Broad

Blossom Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees

Looks good in

Summer

Location

Parkland

Genus

Robinia