Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana
Thornless False Acacia
Of only medium height this clone is probably the best Robinia cultivar for street planting.
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Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana
Height: 10-12cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana
Height: 12-14cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana
Height: 14-16cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana
Height: 16-18cm
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Description
his thornless clone in cultivation since the 1870s can be seen at its mature dimensions in the Royal Horticultural Garden at Wisely.
It seldom flowers and its foliage is a paler but more vibrant green that its parent.
Of only medium height this clone is probably the best Robinia cultivar for street planting.
It has a compact rounded crown of virtually thorn-free branches and pale green leaves.
It thrives on any soil and tolerates urban pollution but its brittle and twiggy growth is not suited to windy sites.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 6-8m
Specifications
Common names
Thornless False Acacia
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Broad
Tree features
Foliage, Flowers, Good for bees, Cones/Seedpods/Samara fruits
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden, Parkland
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest
Tolerances
Drought tolerant, Paved areas, Pollution tolerant