Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Umbrella False Acacia, Top worked False Acacia, Mop headed False Acacia, Mop headed Black Locust
This small mop-headed tree seldom flowers and requires very little maintenance.
Available variants and pricing
Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Height: 10-12cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Height: 12-14cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Height: 14-16cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Height: 16-18cm
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Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Height: 18-20cm
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Description
In cultivation since the early 1800s this top grafted clone forms a rounded and compact crown ideal for urban piazzas and town gardens.
It is more regularly seen in French and German cities than here in the UK.
This small mop-headed tree seldom flowers and requires very little maintenance.
The largest tree of this clone I have heard of is about 6 metres in diameter.
It is best to have them top grafted between 1.8-2 metres from ground level so they can easily be walked under.
It thrives on most soils and is tolerant of urban conditions.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 3-5m
Specifications
Common names
Umbrella False Acacia, Top worked False Acacia, Mop headed False Acacia, Mop headed Black Locust
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Flowers, Foliage, Good for bees, Cones/Seedpods/Samara fruits
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Restricted Spaces, Parkland, Garden, Urban
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest
Tolerances
Drought tolerant, Paved areas, Pollution tolerant