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Golden-leaved Black Locust

Golden-leaved Black Locust
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Invasive Plant
Golden-leaved Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' and other grafted varieties.
 

This deciduous, spreading tree has dense, drooping clusters of fragrant, pea-like, white flowers appearing in spring. The trunk has rigid and furrowed bark, the luxuriant leaves are golden yellow when young and turn orange yellow in Autumn.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • They are prone to suckering. This happens because the variety is grafted on to a vigorous understock, R. pseudoacacia, also known as the False Acacia. The False Acacia will grow to 20m (60') and is native to the United States. It is a deciduous tree with green compound leaves and sharp thorns and it is now naturalised in many parts of Europe, Asia and Australia.
  • If its roots are damaged (for example by a mower or whipper snipper or by digging) or if the roots hit an obstacle, such as a clay soil, they will produce suckers. This characteristic is retained when the tree is used as an understock.
  • The hard-coated seed may also be spread longer distances in soil or water or occasionally by animals.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Geijera parviflora - Wilga / Native Willow
  • Auranticarpa rhombifolium Syn. Pittosporum rhombifolium - Diamond Pittosporum

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Golden Honey-myrtle
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Golden Honey-myrtle
Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Gold'
Trees and Shrubs
 

This is a beautiful, goldenfoliaged, Australian native shrub to 4 m by 2 m wide. Its golden foliage provides year round colour in gardens. An ideal screening shrub or feature specimen. In spring the creamy-yellow brushes are bird attracting. It requires little attention and will grow in a wide range of soils and garden conditions. Prefers an open sunny position and regular pruning to maintain shape and to encourage new growth.

Native Frangipani
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Native Frangipani
Hymenosporum flavum
Trees and Shrubs
 

A fast-growing, evergreen tree to 9 m with glossy, rich green, oval leaves. In spring this Australian native plant bears terminal clusters of very fragrant, tubular, cream flowers that age to a golden yellow. Ideal for small and large gardens, parks and road sides. Flowers best when grown in the open, but will tolerate some shade. Protect young seedlings from frost. This tree will benefit from watering during extended dry periods.

Sandra Gordon Grevillea
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Sandra Gordon Grevillea
Grevillea 'Sandra Gordon'
Trees and Shrubs
 

This beautiful Australian native shrub prefers a sunny site with good drainage; it will grow 3-5 metres high and wide. The foliage is green to silver grey and the flowers, which appear all year, are cylindrical bright yellow brushes. It responds well to a moderate pruning to keep a more compact shape and is bird attracting. It will tolerate light frosts and dry conditions once established.

 
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