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Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'


 

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'
Umbrella black locust

This thornless, non-flowering cultivar provides an interesting umbrella-like habit in the landscape. Reminiscent of Japanese temples, bonsai trees, and moss gardens, the picturesque outline can easily be envisioned at the head of a small pond.

Habit:Dense and umbrella-like to broad-rounded with vase-shaped branching, open and leggy at the base with age
Size:20' x 20'
Color:Dark blue-green
Texture:Medium-fine

 
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