Robinia 'Twisty Baby' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a roundish tree with decorative, pod-shaped fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white flowers arranged in clusters from the end of May to the beginning of June. The False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® also has pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * hardy in urban climates, likes warmth, tolerates soil salts

leaves
The deciduous leaves of False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® are dark green, pinnate, alternate. False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Net-like torn bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® is a round-growing tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from August to mid-November.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of False acacia 'Twisty Baby'® appear in clusters from the end of May to the beginning of June. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The pod-shaped fruits of Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby'® are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby'® are spiny.

Root
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby'® is a sinker rooter.